Radial force on the impeller of a centrifugal pump

Abstract

Radial force of a centrifugal pump was measured, using a pump which had a device for measuring the radial force and a volute casing with an interchangeable tongue. The items following- the effect of the cross- sectional area and shape of volute tongue on the pump characteristic and radial force, the characteristic of dynamic component of radial force, and the effect of cavitation on the radial force are discussed.