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    The document discusses system curves, which graphically represent the relationship between flow and hydraulic losses in a pump system. A system curve is parabolic in shape as friction losses vary with the square of the flow rate. By plotting the system curve and the pump's performance curve together, it is possible to determine where the pump will operate on its curve and how changes to either curve will affect operation. The example shown has no static head, so the system curve starts at zero flow and head and its shape is solely determined by pipeline losses. The operating point is where the two curves intersect.

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    The document discusses system curves, which graphically represent the relationship between flow and hydraulic losses in a pump system. A system curve is parabolic in shape as friction losses vary with the square of the flow rate. By plotting the system curve and the pump's performance curve together, it is possible to determine where the pump will operate on its curve and how changes to either curve will affect operation. The example shown has no static head, so the system curve starts at zero flow and head and its shape is solely determined by pipeline losses. The operating point is where the two curves intersect.

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    The document discusses system curves, which graphically represent the relationship between flow and hydraulic losses in a pump system. A system curve is parabolic in shape as friction losses vary with the square of the flow rate. By plotting the system curve and the pump's performance curve together, it is possible to determine where the pump will operate on its curve and how changes to either curve will affect operation. The example shown has no static head, so the system curve starts at zero flow and head and its shape is solely determined by pipeline losses. The operating point is where the two curves intersect.

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    The document discusses system curves, which graphically represent the relationship between flow and hydraulic losses in a pump system. A system curve is parabolic in shape as friction losses vary with the square of the flow rate. By plotting the system curve and the pump's performance curve together, it is possible to determine where the pump will operate on its curve and how changes to either curve will affect operation. The example shown has no static head, so the system curve starts at zero flow and head and its shape is solely determined by pipeline losses. The operating point is where the two curves intersect.

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    The document discusses system curves and how they relate to pump performance curves.

    A system curve represents the relationship between flow and hydraulic losses in a system. It is parabolic in shape since friction losses vary with the square of the flow rate.

    The point where the pump will operate is at the intersection of the system curve and the pump curve. This determines the flow rate.

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    Section A -- Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals A-9 System Curves For a specified impeller diameter and speed, a centrifugal pump has a fixed and predictable performance curve. The point where the pump operates on its curve is dependent upon the characteristics of the system In which it is operating, commonly called the System Head Curve. ..or, the relationship between flow and hydraulic losses* in a system. This representation is in a graphic form and, since friction losses vary as a square of the flow rate, the system curve is parabolic in shape.

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    By plotting the system head curve and pump curve together, it can be determined: 1. Where the pump will operate on its curve. 2. What changes will occur if the system head curve or the pump performance curve changes. NO STATIC HEAD - ALL FRICTION As the levels in the suction and discharge are the same (Fig. 1), there is no static head and, therefore, the system curve starts at zero flow and zero head and its shape is determined solely from pipeline losses. The point of operation is at the intersection of the system head curve and the pump curve. The flow rate may be reduced by throttling valve.

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