Research Article

Assessment of Cavitation Erosion in a Water-Jet Pump Based on the Erosive Power Method

Table 1

Design parameters of the test pump.

Design parameterDesign value

Flow rate (m3/s)0.46
Head (m)13
Rotating speed (r/min)1450
Power (kW)70
Specific speed 524.3
Impeller inlet diameter (mm)270