Abstract
Performance of a centrifugal pump when handling surfactant solutions was measured experimentally. The effects of the concentration and temperature of surfactant solutions on pump performance were investigated. It was clarified that the pump efficiency with surfactant solutions was higher than that with tap water, and increased with an increase of surfactant concentration. The value of maximum flow rate of the pump also increased. The total pump head increased with an increase in the surfactant concentration, however, the shaft power decreased with a decrease in the rotational speed of the impeller. The pump efficiency is dependent on the surfactant temperature, and there is an optimal temperature which maximizes the efficiency.
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