Cavitation in Pumps Apparatus Model FM 114
Cavitation in Pumps Apparatus Model FM 114
Sci-tech Cavitation in Pumps Apparatus Model FM 114 is used to demonstrate cavitation effects on impellers of centrifugal pumps. Pump housing and the pipe at the inlet side of the pump are made of transparent plastic in order to visualize the cavitation processes. It is possible to capture excellent images of the vapour bubbles by taking photographs with short exposure times (flash).
In order to influence the flow velocity at the impeller blades, the speed can be changed within a wide range via a frequency converter. Valves at the inlet and outlet of the pump enable the flow rate and pressures to be adjusted accordingly.
Pressures on the inlet and outlet side are displayed on two manometers. Also displayed are the water temperature in the tank, flow rate and pump speed. The water temperature can be controlled and the tank is fitted with a heater. The water is cooled via the water supply.
| Size: | 60cm x 40cm x 60cm (LxWxH) |
| Weight: | 25 kg |
Item Description
Features
- Visualization of cavitation effects in a transparent pump
- Continuously adjustable pump speed
- Closed water circuit
One of the most common causes of cavitation effects are fast moving objects in the water, such as the impellers of a centrifugal pump. If cavitation occurs on the impeller, the high mechanical stress sometimes results in separation or deformation of particles from the surface. In addition to the impeller geometry, intake pressure and temperature are also relevant for the occurrence of cavitation.
Sci-tech Cavitation in Pumps Apparatus Model FM 114 is used to demonstrate cavitation effects on impellers of centrifugal pumps. Pump housing and the pipe at the inlet side of the pump are made of transparent plastic in order to visualize the cavitation processes. It is possible to capture excellent images of the vapour bubbles by taking photographs with short exposure times (flash).
In order to influence the flow velocity at the impeller blades, the speed can be changed within a wide range via a frequency converter. Valves at the inlet and outlet of the pump enable the flow rate and pressures to be adjusted accordingly.
Pressures on the inlet and outlet side are displayed on two manometers. Also displayed are the water temperature in the tank, flow rate and pump speed. The water temperature can be controlled and the tank is fitted with a heater. The water is cooled via the water supply.
Technical Specifications
Specifications
1. Visualization of cavitation in centrifugal pumps
2. Open impeller to observe the blades during operation
3. Continuously adjustable pump speed via frequency converter
4. Temperature control via heater and external cooling via water supply
5. Flow measurement using rotameter
6. Display of the pressures at inlet and outlet side of the pump via manometers
7. Digital display of speed, water temperature in the return and flow rate
8. Closed water circuit with tank and temperature display
Technical Specifications
Centrifugal pump with drive motor
power consumption: 0,37kW
speed: 500…3300min-1
max. flow rate: 70L/min
max. head: 13m
Tank: 20L
Measuring ranges
pressure (inlet): -1…0bar
pressure (outlet): 0…1,5bar
temperature: 0…100°C
flow rate: 10…140L/min
Experiments
Cavitation formation
Observation of cavitation effect
Effects of speed, inlet pressure, flow rate and temperature affect cavitation
Model Number
FM114
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