Modern Pump Selection Part 2: Theory Vs. Real World Operation of Variable Flow Pumping

Modern Pump Selection Part 2:  Theory Vs. Real World Operation of Variable Flow Pumping

In variable speed pumping systems, does zero load ever result zero pump speed?

Practically speaking, the answer is no.  In closed hydronic systems with 2-way valves there is almost always some amount of differential pressure created by continuous impeller rotation – even when....

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Pump Affinity Laws Are Key To Saving Money in a Hydronic System

What are the pump affinity laws and why are they so important? 

Pump affinity laws define the mathematical relationship that exists between pump speed, flow, total head, and power consumption.

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How to Read a Pump Curve - Part 3

 Pump selection can have dramatic impact on the overall operating cost of a hydronic system.  Consulting several pumps curves prior to the selection of a pump is the key to minimizing these operating costs.   In this blog we will discuss the factors that impact pump efficiency and how pump curves can be used to take the guesswork out of efficienct pump selection. 
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How To Read A Pump Curve – Part 1

If a picture is worth a thousand words then a pump curve must be worth several thousand.

 Make no mistake, there’s a lot of information on a centrifugal pump curve like the one shown here.  It’s no wonder that many newly practicing engineers are a little intimated by them.

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