Pump modification for matching performance

摘要

The operating characteristics and the nominal, best operating point of a multi-stage centrifugal pump are shifted to lower flow rates without loss of nominal head and without substantial loss of efficiency by machining or otherwise shortening the trailing edge of all or some of the stationary guide vanes of the diffusers between impeller stages. By so doing, a single pump size can be adapted to a range of flow requirements, as desired. Thus, it is possible to reduce the number of pump sizes manufactured, and yet supply the needs of customers.