Analysis of Centrifugal Pump Impeller Guide Vane by Using CFD Technique with Different Materials

Abstract

Centrifugal pump is a machine that imparts energy to a liquid. This energy can make a fluid stream or ascend to a more elevated level. Centrifugal pump is an incredibly straight forward machine which is comprised of two essential parts, the first part is impeller that spins, and the stationary component is casing. In this paper, the effect of vane angle variations on impeller pump systems is analyzed. By modifying, the vane angles 12°, 14° and 18° of the different models of the radial impeller of a solitary stage siphon are utilized. In CATIA, 3D modeling is performed. Static and model analysis is done on the impeller to calculate stresses, strains, total displacements and frequencies by applying the rotational speed or velocity for different materials like stainless steel, aluminum metal matrix composite (AMMC) and Kevlar 49. Also, computational fluid dynamic (CFD) analysis is examined by applying liquid or fluid velocity to determine developed mass stream or flow rates.