Effects of Viscosity on Rotodynamic Pump Performance, 2024 | Recorded Webinar

Effects of Viscosity on Rotodynamic Pump Performance

PDH Credits: 1.0

Overview:

This webinar is based on the Hydraulic Institute’s Guideline for Effects of Liquid Viscosity on Performance (ANSI/HI 9.6.7), which provides manufacturers, system designers, and end users with a methodology for predicting the performance of a rotodynamic pump in Newtonian liquids when the fluid viscosity differs from that of clean water. The webinar offers insights into correction factors for rotodynamic radial flow pumps of overhung (OH), between bearing (BB), or vertical (VS) types of conventional design, along with example calculations. The session will conclude with a brief summary of key insights, followed by a Q&A session to offer further clarification.

Learning Level - Intermediate:

Intermediate level training is designed for individuals who have some experience and basic knowledge on the topic. It builds upon basic concepts and expands the breadth and depth of understanding supporting the development of skills. The basic level training within bundle modules 1, 2 and 3 prepare them for intermediate level training provided in bundle module 4.

Audience:

Individuals looking gain in depth technical knowledge or those looking for a refresher on applied fundamentals, including experienced maintenance and operation personnel, pump system designers and owners, technical sales, and engineers.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain an understanding of liquid viscosity and its influence on pump performance, including its effects on flow rate, total head, pump input power, pump efficiency, and NPSH3 for rotodynamic radial flow pumps.
• Learn the procedure to estimate the effects of viscosity on pump performance, comprising three parts: determining applicability, calculating pump performance on a viscous liquid based on water performance, and selecting an appropriate pump considering specified head, flow rate, and viscosity conditions.
• Knowledge of additional considerations involved when pumping viscous liquids, such as the limitations of the correction methods, specific pump design effects, mechanical considerations including torque implications, sealing issues, and the utilization in sealless pump technologies.

SKU: RW 213A

Registration Fees

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6. During the Q&A portion of the training sessions questions are welcome that relate to the material presented and the instructor will do their best to address them within the context of the training provided. If time does not permit addressing questions received, we’ll make our best effort to provide an answer via email.
7. Please note that the instructor is not able to provide consulting advice or interpretations of standards; therefore, these types of questions will not be addressed by the instructor. 

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PDH Credits

One (1) PDH credit will be issued upon completion of this live webinar series. 

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