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    Pump TDH & BHP

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    This document discusses the calculation of total dynamic head (TDH) and brake horsepower (BHP) for pumps. TDH is the total height that a fluid must be pumped and accounts for static head, pressure head, velocity head, and friction head. BHP is the power required to overcome TDH and depends on flow rate, TDH, specific gravity, and pump efficiency. Equations and diagrams are provided to define and calculate each head component and friction losses in pipes and fittings. A spreadsheet calculator can be used to calculate TDH and BHP. Examples are given to apply the concepts.

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    This document discusses the calculation of total dynamic head (TDH) and brake horsepower (BHP) for pumps. TDH is the total height that a fluid must be pumped and accounts for static head, pressure head, velocity head, and friction head. BHP is the power required to overcome TDH and depends on flow rate, TDH, specific gravity, and pump efficiency. Equations and diagrams are provided to define and calculate each head component and friction losses in pipes and fittings. A spreadsheet calculator can be used to calculate TDH and BHP. Examples are given to apply the concepts.

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    This document discusses the calculation of total dynamic head (TDH) and brake horsepower (BHP) for pumps. TDH is the total height that a fluid must be pumped and accounts for static head, pressure head, velocity head, and friction head. BHP is the power required to overcome TDH and depends on flow rate, TDH, specific gravity, and pump efficiency. Equations and diagrams are provided to define and calculate each head component and friction losses in pipes and fittings. A spreadsheet calculator can be used to calculate TDH and BHP. Examples are given to apply the concepts.

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    433 views15 pages

    Pump TDH & BHP

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    Jun Agco
    This document discusses the calculation of total dynamic head (TDH) and brake horsepower (BHP) for pumps. TDH is the total height that a fluid must be pumped and accounts for static head, pressure head, velocity head, and friction head. BHP is the power required to overcome TDH and depends on flow rate, TDH, specific gravity, and pump efficiency. Equations and diagrams are provided to define and calculate each head component and friction losses in pipes and fittings. A spreadsheet calculator can be used to calculate TDH and BHP. Examples are given to apply the concepts.

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    PUMP

    TDH & BHP


    Calculation

    1
    Equation

    TDH = Hs + Hp + Hv + Hf

    where:
    TDH - total dynamic head
    Hs - static head
    Hp - pressure head
    Hv - velocity head
    Hf - friction head

    2
    Definitions

    Total Dynamic Head is the total height that a fluid is to be pumped, taking
    into account friction losses in the pipe.
    Static Head is the difference in elevations of the outlet versus the inlet
    point of the system.
    Suction Head is the vertical distance from pump centerline up to the
    free level of the liquid source above the pump.
    Suction Lift is the vertical distance from pump centerline down to the
    free level of the liquid source below the pump.
    Discharge Head is the vertical distance that pump may able to supply
    the liquid.
    Pressure Head is the change in pressure across the system.
    Velocity Head is the energy loss into the system due to the velocity of a
    liquid.
    Friction Head is the energy loss due to resistance to fluid movement.

    3
    Diagram
    (Static Head)

    4
    Diagram
    (Pressure Head)

    5
    Equations

    Hs =
    Discharge Head – Suction Head

    OR

    Hs =
    Discharge Head + Suction Lift

    6
    Equations

    Hp = Δpsi x 2.31 ÷ SG

    where:
    Δpsi - pressure difference
    SG - specific gravity
    2.31 - conversion, psi to feet

    7
    Equations

    Hv = V² ÷ 2g

    where:
    V - fluid velocity through the pipe, ft/sec
    g - gravity acceleration, 32.16 ft/sec²

    8
    Equations

    Hazen-Williams
    1.85 1.85 4.87
    ΔP = 4.52Q ÷ C xD xL
    Hf = ΔP x 2.31

    where:
    ΔP - pressure drop, psi
    Q - water flow, gpm
    C - friction loss coefficient
    D - pipe internal diameter, in
    L - pipe actual length & fitting equivalent length

    9
    Equations

    Hf = Kf x L ÷ 100 → for pipe

    Hf = K x Hv → for valve & fitting

    where:
    Kf - friction constant per 100 feet of pipe
    L - pipe actual length, ft
    K - friction constant derived from table
    Hv - velocity head, ft

    10
    Equation

    BHP = Q x TDH x SG / (3960 x Effy)

    where:
    BHP - brake horsepower
    Q - water flow, gpm
    TDH - total dynamic head, feet
    SG - specific gravity
    Effy - pump efficiency

    11
    Spreadsheet Calculator

    12
    Exercise

    13
    Exercise

    14
    Questions?

    15

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