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Operating characteristics of isocaloric fountain-effect pumpsThe governing equations of thermomechanical (fountain-effect) pumps are usually given for pumps operating at a constant temperature difference. These are the thermomechanical and mechanocaloric effects in which the pressure head and mass flow are independent of each other. Here, these equations are recast for a pump operating at a constant heat input (isocaloric). This form more closely represents how such pumps are likely to be used. Under these conditions, the pressure head and mass flow are shown to be related. For ideal pumps, the head and flow are related by a universal curve. For real pumps (those that have normal fluid leakage), a family of curves is developed. These curves approach the curve for an ideal pump at high flow rates. The isocaloric equations are also extended to multistage pumps.
Document ID
19880043797
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Kittel, Peter
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Accession Number
88A31024
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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