Product Description

Closed circuit: Centrifugal pump set test rig - For Series and Parallel Operation

a)  The test rig consists of a pair of similar centrifugal pumps fitted with suitable pipe work and valves such that the pumps could be operated separately, in series, or in parallel.   The test rig is suitable for determining the characteristics such as the efficiency and input power at various head and discharge when the pumps are operated in any one of the three modes.  The test pumps are of of 0.5HP capacity each operating on 220V, single phase.  A stop watch and an M.S. collecting tank of size 150 liters. with a gauge glass scale fitting, a drain valve and a bend are provided to measure the actual flow rate.  An energy meter is provided to measure the input power to the pump set.
b) Other standard accessories include switch, flow control gate valve, foot valve and piping system with suitable pressure taps to fix the pressure and vacuum gauges.
c)  A sump tank of size 250 liters with suitable drain is provided to store the water.  A strong iron stand fitted with wheels supports the complete test rig.  The unit is moveable.
All tanks are provided with FRP lining for total rust protection