Design and CFD
Analysis of Centrifugal Pump
Abstract— the purpose of
this paper is to identify /observe and determine the pattern of velocity
profile and pressure distribution by using CFD simulation program after the 3D
design and modeling of the pump is made using Vista CPD. Basically, this paper
revolves around the idea of investigating the effect and distribution of
velocity profile and pressure within a pump having the following specification,
Head = 20 m, Flow rate = 280 m3/hr, and RPM = 1450. 3D Navier–Stokes equations were
solved using ANSYS CFX.
The standard k -e turbulence model
was chosen for turbulence model. From the simulation results it was observed
that the pressure increases gradually from impeller inlet to outlet. The static
pressure on pressure side is evidently larger than that on suction side at the same
impeller radius. In addition to this, it was observed that, the velocity
increases from impeller inlet until it enters the volute casing. It then drops
to a minimum value at outlet region.
Keywords— Centrifugal pump design, CFD Analysis,
Simulation, ANSYS CFX, Vista CPD, pressure distribution, CFD-Tool.
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