SIM 3320 Centrifugal Pump

Model Description

Each pump has a suction and discharge valve with a start permissive interlock system to teach correct pump operation. The pumps also have a minimum flow recycle system. The head curve for each pump is also displayed to give a visual representation of their operation.

The feed flow of water is controlled by a hand valve.

The level in the vessel is controlled by cascade level control.

The minimum flow recycle flow is controlled by a flow controller on the pumps discharge.

The outlet pressure of the system can be varied to test the pumps performance.

Learning Areas

• Introduction to the principles of liquid transfer
• Introduction to liquid head
• Introduction to pump control
• Introduction to level/flow control
• Introduction to cascade control
• Introduction to feedback control
• Ability to study the operation of a centrifugal pump