Abstract
Vortex pumps are widely used in wide range of hydro-transportation applications. Main disadvantage of this type of pump design is low efficiency. Despite ongoing effort to improve vortex impeller performance precise algorithm for their optimal design doesn't exist. One of the ideas is to use winglets (super-vortex) on the tip of the impeller blades. Conducted literature studies have shown that there is not yet clarified principle of winglet design. Authors have performed numerical simulations and measurements for three different arrangements of winglets with varying impeller coverages. From the obtained results recommendation for optimal winglet placement is deducted.
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