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Centrifugal Pump Speed-Torque Curve
Centrifugal pumps characteristics - speed torque curve
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The theoretical characteristic of a centrifugal pump is a parabola starting from the origin and proportional to the square of the speed.
The torque can be expressed as
T = k n2 (1)
where
T = torque (Nm, lbf ft)
k = constant
n = pump speed or velocity (rpm)
With the discharge valve closed the torque amounts to 30 - 50 % of the nominal torque at full speed.
Full Load Torque
The torque at full load can be calculated as
T = 30 P / (π n) (2)
where
T = torque (kN m)
P = power (kW)
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