Research Article
Numerical Study on Pressure Fluctuations Reduction in Centrifugal Pumps: Influence of Radial Gap and Splitter Blades
Table 1
Main characteristics of initial pump to optimize.
| Impeller and volute |
| Total blades number, | 5 | Impeller outlet passage width, | 13.44 mm | Impeller inlet diameter, | 83.05 mm | Impeller outlet diameter, | 160 mm | Volute width at base circle, | 24 mm | Volute base circle diameter, | 195.2 mm |
| Operation point |
| Flow rate, | | Total head, | 28.4 m | Rotational speed, | 2930 rpm |
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