Radial-Flow Pump Design
Radial-Flow Pump Design Group 5: Lucas BowlbyMax FalkjarChris
FarnhamNico VerhoevenRENDER PICTURE HERE
Introduction and ObjectiveIntroduce Project
Describe Objective
Explain Criteria
Why is this project important(real life)
Initial StepsDiscuss obtaining the system curve and its
significance
Discuss obtaining the pump curve, and how it relates to the
other curves
Brief mention of theory used
*VELOCITY TRIANGLES EXTREMELY IMPORTANT*
Initial calculations
Detailed DesignKey Considerations (i.e. three piece design,
extended nozzles)
Design Features
Stress AnalysisDiscuss results of Inventor Simulation
Weakest points
Show picture of simulation
Dynamic SimulationVideo of dynamic simulation
Problem Areas3D printing Delays
Difficulty of Scroll casing modelling
3D printing limitations/tolerances
Critique of the DesignAreas that should have been given more
attention
Simplification for CAD purposes
Predicted vs Actual Flowrate
Design Versatility?ConclusionFits Criteria
Flowrate Adequate?
