Armfield FM50 Centrifugal pump demonstration unit (1.6l/s, 1800rpm, 250W)

Max flow rate: 1.6L/min typical

Max head: 9.0m

Max pump speed: 1800rpm

Motor power rating: 250W

Pressure sensor: 0~ 15psi

Flow sensor: 0~ 27l/s

Dimension

Height: 600mm

Length: 880mm

Width: 510mm

A small-scale centrifugal pump demonstration unit, comprising of a water reservoir, the pump, control valves and interconnecting pipework all mounted on a stainless steel base.

Equipped with electronic measurement sensors for pump head pressure, suction, flow-rate and water temperature.

Transparent pump volute for visibility

Capable of being linked to a PC (not supplied) via the IFD7 interface console (available as an essential accessory).

Supplied with software providing full instructions for setting up, operating, calibrating and performing the teaching exercises

INSTRUCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Demonstration of a single-stage centrifugal water pump in operation.

Measurement of constant-speed pump performance, including production of characteristic curves:

            - pump total head

            - motor shaft power

            - impeller speed

            - pump efficiency

Introduction to pump speed laws.

Investigation of impeller styles.

Comparison of student calculations with computer results.