Abstract: A method of representing the thermal properties of liquids is offered such that cavitation behavior of centrifugal pumps handling any liquid—molten metal, hydrocarbons, cryogenics—can be accurately ...

Abstract: Conditions leading to cavitation of liquids other than water are examined. The concept of the thermal cavitation criterion is considered in view of new test data on hot water and other liquids, ...

Abstract: The function and effectiveness of the inlet guide vanes to control the blower output and power requirements are examined. Calculated and experimental results of the power reduction by means of ...

Abstract: A method is presented of expressing Net Positive Suction Head for centrifugal pumps in terms of the impeller design elements as they appear in the inlet velocity triangle. The procedure is ...

Abstract: Two kinds of dissimilarities are discussed: (a) Planned dissimilarities between the different hydraulic types as expressed by the performance specific speed; (b) deviation from geometrical similarity ...