Abstract

Detailed flow measurements in the impeller and the diffuser of an industrial centrifugal pump have been performed with a 2-component laser Doppler velocimeter. Measurements were made at 8 radial positions for flow rates ranging from 50% to 100% of design flow. The experimental results were compared to 3D turbulent flow calculations performed with a finite element code. At nominal flow rate, both measurements and calculations show a wake pattern along the suction side at the shroud. The flow is separated in the diffuser on the hub, and on the shroud at low flow rate. The inlet recirculation, occurring at 0.65 Qn is well predicted by the turbulent flow calculation.

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