Efficient Pump Operation

Pump Efficiency Describe some uses of pump curves. Identify pump characteristics that can be represented by pump curves. Describe how to read pump curves. Pump Operation Part 1 Describe a typical pump curve for minimum net positive suction head. Describe how the minimum net positive suction head is provided for condensate pumps boiler feed pumps and condenser circulating water pumps. Describe the effects of cavitation on pump operation. Describe how a decrease in pump efficiency can be determined. Pump Operation Part 2 Describe how multiple pumps are used efficiently in generating units. Describe why low flow is an undesirable situation for pump operation.