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http://dx.doi.org/10.5293/kfma.2014.17.3.052

Performance and Internal Flow Characteristics of an Axial Flow Pump for a Floating Type Water Treatment System  

Singh, Patrick Mark (Graduate School, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mokpo National University)
Choi, Young-Do (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mokpo National University)
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The KSFM Journal of Fluid Machinery / v.17, no.3, 2014 , pp. 52-58 More about this Journal
Abstract
The development of efficient systems for water quality improvement for water sources such as lakes, dams and reservoirs has become a necessity to provide not only a cleaner and safer water to the urban society, but also to provide a cleaner and safer environment for the aquatic organisms living in lakes, dams and reservoirs. This study concentrates on the outlet design and internal flow analysis of an axial flow pump used in a floating type water treatment system completely powered by renewable energy source. The treatment system is designed to raise water from depths of about 3~5m up to the water surface where it is naturally mixed with air as it is released back to the reservoir. The outlet of a typical axial flow pump is modified to suit the floating type water mixer. The performance of the axial flow pump is studied by investigating the internal flow of the system. Results show that the change in outlet shape does not alter the performance of the original pump at the maximum efficiency point as long as the cross sectional area of inlet is the same as the outlet. The axial pump for floating type water treatment system has good cavitation performance in the whole flow passage.
Keywords
Axial Pump; Water treatment system; Performance; Internal flow; Cavitation;
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