Efficiency in Per Cent
100 600 680 70 60
50 Vaelow 100 q.p.m.
40
500
1,000
Over 10,000 g.p.m.
-3,000 to 10,000 g.p.m.
1,000 to 3,000 g.p.m.
500 to 1,000 g. p.m.
200 to 500 g. p.m.-
100 to 200 g.p.m. 1
2,000 3,000 4,000
10,000 15,000
Values of Specific Speed ng
r.p.m. yg. p.m.
H
Center of
Rotation
Radial
Francis
Homework
Mixed
Flow
Center of
Rotation
Propeller
Courtesy Worthington Pump & Machinery Corp.
Approximate relative impeller shapes and efficiencies as related to
specific speed.
EML 4127
D. Moslemian
1. Determine the specific speeds of the following single-stage pumps and
specify the type of pump which probably be used for each.
Pump
r.p.m.
g.p.m.
1150
3500
885
12000
675
20000
625
9000
Total Head (ft)
100
15
50
18
2. A six-stage pump delivers 1500 g.p.m. against a net pressure rise of 700 lb
per square in. What is the specific speed if it rotates at 1750 r.p.m.?
3. It is desired to pump 2800 g.p.m. of water against a head. of 175 ft. What
approximate operating speed would give the best efficiency.