P01: General Pump Modeling
Learn how to model pumps in FluidFlow, size pumps, complete sizing exercises, and develop pump specifications.
Welcome to the course
Learning Objectives
What is a pump?
Centrifugal Pumps
Positive Displacement Pumps
Pump Sizing
Indirect Pump Sizing Outputs
Pipe Size
Net Positive Suction Head Available
Check Your Knowledge
NPSHA Equation
Factors Affecting NPSHA
Pump Sizing - NPSHA Calculation Demonstration
Pump Sizing and NPSHA
Flashing / Two-Phase Flow Erosion
Flashing Demo Exercise
System Design Pressure
Maximum Suction Pressure
Equipment Process Specification
System Description and Calculation Objectives
Solution Demonstration
Pump Process Data
Pump Sizing Tips and Datasheet Considerations
Check Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways