Transient Flow Analysis in Centrifugal Pump During Rapid Stopping Process

Faouzi Omri, Lamjed Hadj-Taieb, Sami Elaoud

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Abstract

Hydraulic transient simulations model for pipelines and Moto pumps are key tools to understand the response of pumping systems to unsteady events. When a large pump is started or stopped rapidly, transients occur as a result of a sudden change in rotational speed and flow velocity. Such phenomenon may cause strong positive and negative pressure oscillations in pumps and pipes. In order to investigate the influence of stopping time on the dynamic behavior of low specific speed centrifugal pump, a numerical consistent model was built and a series of simulations were established. The flow governing equations are solved with the method of characteristics of specified time intervals (MOC), whereas the induction motor dynamic performances are predicted by adopting the d-q axes theory. The main section of this paper deals with the pump transient head evolution in suction and delivery under various stopping times. Three stopping sequences are considered in this study; named rapid, moderate, and slow. The duration of the pump shutdown is varied by changing the intensity of the motor braking torque. The results indicate that fast stopping process brings with it excessive pressure fluctuations and may cause damage to pipes and hydraulic devices. Therefore, pressure control devices are needed to ensure effective design and safe operation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDesign and Modeling of Mechanical Systems - V - Proceedings of the 9th Conference on Design and Modeling of Mechanical Systems, CMSM 2021
EditorsLassaad Walha, Mohamed Haddar, Abdessalem Jarraya, Fathi Djemal, Mnaouar Chouchane, Nizar Aifaoui, Abdelmajid Benamara, Fakher Chaari, Moez Abdennadher
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages11-20
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9783031146145
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event9th International Congress on Design and Modeling of Mechanical Systems, CMSM 2021 - Hammamet, Tunisia
Duration: 20 Dec 202122 Dec 2021

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering
ISSN (Print)2195-4356
ISSN (Electronic)2195-4364

Conference

Conference9th International Congress on Design and Modeling of Mechanical Systems, CMSM 2021
Country/TerritoryTunisia
CityHammamet
Period20/12/2122/12/21

Keywords

  • Centrifugal pump
  • Induction motor
  • MOC simulation
  • Stopping time
  • Transient flow

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