Sizing Ram Pumps

Although a method for the optimal design of ram pump systems using a pump of given size now exists, there is no simple procedure for selecting the proper size of pump to provide a specific duty. This Technical Note shows how pump size may be determined from the required output power. The finding is...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part A, Journal of power and energy Journal of power and energy, 1996-01, Vol.210 (3), p.245-248
Main Author: Young, B W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Exact sciences and technology
Materials and auxiliary equipments used in energy engineering
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Summary:Although a method for the optimal design of ram pump systems using a pump of given size now exists, there is no simple procedure for selecting the proper size of pump to provide a specific duty. This Technical Note shows how pump size may be determined from the required output power. The finding is supported by existing results and further tests on a 53 mm Wilcox pump. Examples are given to illustrate the sizing of small to medium pumps. A cost analysis indicates that economy of scale applies to ram pumps and that the use of multiple pumps is not cost effective unless low drive heads have to be utilized.
ISSN:0957-6509
2041-2967
DOI:10.1243/PIME_PROC_1996_210_038_02