[Other] What are the geometric parameters to be able to draw a centrifugal pump?

ZeinabM · August 26, 2022, 04:45

Hello all,
I need to replicate the results of some paper on a centrifugal pump and create the geometry for it. So, the paper gives some geometric parameters but I don't need whether this is enough or not.
The pump type is mentioned but when I search it only gives me performance data.
The pump type is IS125-100. The below geometric parameters are mentioned.
pump1.PNG

pump2.PNG

My question is whether this information is enough for creating a model, and what is the best Ansys product to draw with?

If it's not enough, what is the best practice, can I find the data somewhere?

zacko · August 26, 2022, 09:28

Well, are you planning on a 1to1 replica of the shown model? Because then, you would need really more informations than just the basic dimensions of outlet width, outlet diameter and blade count.

Very important for you would be the wrap angle of the blade. This would be hard to get, in my opinion. But, if the image is true, the blade seem to be 2D which makes it easy to create once one blade profile is found or calcualted.

In general, you can use the Bladegen tool for creating blade geometries.

ZeinabM · August 29, 2022, 06:19

Great Thank you.
And how can I get the profile of one blade or calculate it? Thank you!

zacko · August 29, 2022, 06:35

Maybe you can work with the relative outlet angle of the pump, if it is given.

I would suggest you look into the book "Centrifugal Pumps" by Gülich. Chapter 7.2.2.2 covers the blade design. You could approximate the wrap angle from the image you got and try to iterate through manual calculations until you maybe reach the design (relative angle distribution from inlet to outlet) you want to have.

August 26, 2022, 04:45	What are the geometric parameters to be able to draw a centrifugal pump?	#1
ZeinabM New Member Zeinab Abosedaira Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 4	Hello all, I need to replicate the results of some paper on a centrifugal pump and create the geometry for it. So, the paper gives some geometric parameters but I don't need whether this is enough or not. The pump type is mentioned but when I search it only gives me performance data. The pump type is IS125-100. The below geometric parameters are mentioned. pump1.PNG pump2.PNG My question is whether this information is enough for creating a model, and what is the best Ansys product to draw with? If it's not enough, what is the best practice, can I find the data somewhere?

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August 26, 2022, 09:28		#2
zacko Senior Member Daniel Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 172 Rep Power: 9	Well, are you planning on a 1to1 replica of the shown model? Because then, you would need really more informations than just the basic dimensions of outlet width, outlet diameter and blade count. Very important for you would be the wrap angle of the blade. This would be hard to get, in my opinion. But, if the image is true, the blade seem to be 2D which makes it easy to create once one blade profile is found or calcualted. In general, you can use the Bladegen tool for creating blade geometries.

August 29, 2022, 06:19		#3
ZeinabM New Member Zeinab Abosedaira Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 4	Great Thank you. And how can I get the profile of one blade or calculate it? Thank you!

August 29, 2022, 06:35		#4
zacko Senior Member Daniel Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 172 Rep Power: 9	Maybe you can work with the relative outlet angle of the pump, if it is given. I would suggest you look into the book "Centrifugal Pumps" by Gülich. Chapter 7.2.2.2 covers the blade design. You could approximate the wrap angle from the image you got and try to iterate through manual calculations until you maybe reach the design (relative angle distribution from inlet to outlet) you want to have.