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    The document discusses how to calculate the net positive suction head (NPSH) of a pump. It provides two examples of NPSH calculations using different piping arrangements. NPSH is calculated as the absolute pressure minus the vapor pressure minus line losses plus or minus elevation differences. The first example calculates NPSH for a suction lift configuration, while the second example is for a system where the liquid is at its boiling point. Key parameters like pressure, elevation and line losses are accounted for in the NPSH calculation.

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    The document discusses how to calculate the net positive suction head (NPSH) of a pump. It provides two examples of NPSH calculations using different piping arrangements. NPSH is calculated as the absolute pressure minus the vapor pressure minus line losses plus or minus elevation differences. The first example calculates NPSH for a suction lift configuration, while the second example is for a system where the liquid is at its boiling point. Key parameters like pressure, elevation and line losses are accounted for in the NPSH calculation.

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    The document discusses how to calculate the net positive suction head (NPSH) of a pump. It provides two examples of NPSH calculations using different piping arrangements. NPSH is calculated as the absolute pressure minus the vapor pressure minus line losses plus or minus elevation differences. The first example calculates NPSH for a suction lift configuration, while the second example is for a system where the liquid is at its boiling point. Key parameters like pressure, elevation and line losses are accounted for in the NPSH calculation.

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    The document discusses how to calculate the net positive suction head (NPSH) of a pump. It provides two examples of NPSH calculations using different piping arrangements. NPSH is calculated as the absolute pressure minus the vapor pressure minus line losses plus or minus elevation differences. The first example calculates NPSH for a suction lift configuration, while the second example is for a system where the liquid is at its boiling point. Key parameters like pressure, elevation and line losses are accounted for in the NPSH calculation.

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    How to Calculate NSPH of Pump with Examples


    and Illustrations
     May 21, 2017  Rifka Aisyah  Pump

    NPSH of pump (net positive suction head) should be calculated/predicted in the beginning of pump
    sizing. The purpose is to check if the pump will work appropriately. Liquid pressure will lower right in
    inlet of pump impeller. If pressure reduction is lower than vapor pressure, liquid phase will change to
    vapor phase. The impeller rapidly collapses vapor bubbles which cause cavitation and damage.
    In this post I will share you how to calculate NPSH available, which is net positive suction head
    calculated based on system arrangement. The value of NPSH available (NPSHA) shall be greater
    than NPSH required (NPSHR), which is a function of pump and to be specified by pump
    manufacturer.
    NSPH of pump is calculated as follow:
    NPSH available (ft, m) = absolute pressure (ft, m) – vapor pressure (ft, m) –  line loss (ft,
    m) ± elevation difference (ft, m)

    EXAMPLE 1: Calculation of NPSH of Pump for Suction Lift


    To calculate pressure in feet, use this equation:
    h (ft) = 2.31 p/SG
    where
    h = head (ft)
    p = pressure (psia)
    SG = specific gravity
    To calculate pressure in meter, use this equation:
    h (ft) = 10.197 p/SG
    where
    h = head (meter)
    p = pressure (bara)
    SG = specific gravity
    Figure below is the first example of piping arrangement to calculate NPSH of pump for suction lift.

    NPSH of pump – suction lift


    For elevation difference, always use the lowest elevation difference (LLL, Liquid Level).
    SG of water = 1
    NPSH available (ft, m) = absolute pressure (ft, m) – vapor pressure (ft, m) –  line loss (ft,
    m) ± elevation difference (ft, m)
    NPSHA = 2.31 x 14.7/1 – 2.31 x 0.5/1 – 3 – 10 = 19.8 ft. (for suction lift, elevation difference is
    minus).

    EXAMPLE 2: Calculation of NPSH of Pump for Liquid at Boiling Point


    or Pressured Drum
    Figure below illustrate piping configuration to calculate NPSH of pump for liquid at boiling point.
    NPSH of pump – at boiling point
    SG of n-butane at 100 deg F = 0.56
    NPSH available (ft, m) = absolute pressure (ft, m) – vapor pressure (ft, m) –  line loss (ft,
    m) ± elevation difference (ft, m)
    NPSHA = 2.31 x (37.5+14.7)/0.56 – 2.31 x 52.2/0.56 – 2.5 + 8 = 5.5 ft. (absolute pressure is gauge
    pressure plus atmospheric pressure. Atmospheric pressure is 14.7 psia. For this system, elevation
    difference is plus).
    I hope you find this article clear and useful. You can read more pump, especially pump sizing in this
    link. I shared to you a spreadsheet to calculate centrifugal pump. Do you have a problem with how to
    select appropriate discharge pressure of pump? This article will be useful.
    Reference: Rules of Thumb for Chemical Engineers – Carl Brannan
    Understanding Pumps Terminology
    November 7, 2016
    In "Pump"

    Vapour pressure of water


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    Vapour pressure of water (0–100 °C)[1]

    T, ° T, °
    P, kPa P, torr P, atm
    C F

    0 32 0.6113 4.5851 0.0060

    5 41 0.8726 6.5450 0.0086


    10 50 1.2281 9.2115 0.0121

    15 59 1.7056 12.7931 0.0168

    20 68 2.3388 17.5424 0.0231

    25 77 3.1690 23.7695 0.0313

    30 86 4.2455 31.8439 0.0419

    35 95 5.6267 42.2037 0.0555

    40 104 7.3814 55.3651 0.0728

    45 113 9.5898 71.9294 0.0946

    50 122 12.3440 92.5876 0.1218

    55 131 15.7520 118.1497 0.1555

    60 140 19.9320 149.5023 0.1967

    65 149 25.0220 187.6804 0.2469

    70 158 31.1760 233.8392 0.3077

    75 167 38.5630 289.2463 0.3806

    80 176 47.3730 355.3267 0.4675

    85 185 57.8150 433.6482 0.5706

    90 194 70.1170 525.9208 0.6920

    95 203 84.5290 634.0196 0.8342

    100 212 101.3200 759.9625 1.0000

    The vapour pressure of water is the pressure at which water vapour is in


    thermodynamic equilibrium with its condensed state. At higher
    pressures water would condense. The water vapour pressure is the partial pressure of
    water vapour in any gas mixture in equilibrium with solid or liquid water. As for other
    substances, water vapour pressure is a function of temperature and can be determined
    with the Clausius–Clapeyron relation.

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