Selection and sizing
CR, CRI, CRN, CRE, CRIE, CRNE
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Normally, E-pumps are used in applications
characterized by a variable flow. Consequently, it is not
possible to select a pump that is constantly operating at
optimum efficiency.
In order to achieve optimum operating economy, the
pump should be selected on the basis of the following
criteria:
• The max. required duty point should be as close as
possible to the QH curve of the pump.
• The required duty point should be positioned so that
P2 is close to the max. point of the 100 % curve.
Between the min. and max. performance curve E-
pumps have an infinite number of performance curves
each representing a specific speed. Therefore it may
not be possible to select a duty point close to the 100 %
curve.
Fig. 21 Min. and max. performance curves
In situations where it is not possible to select a duty
point close to the 100 % curve the affinity equations to
the right can be used. The head (H), the flow (Q) and
the input power (P) are all the appropriate variables for
the motor speed (n).
Note:
The approximated formulas apply on condition that the
system characteristic remains unchanged for nn and nx
and that it is based on the formula H = k x Q2, where k
is a constant.
The power equation implies that the pump efficiency is
unchanged at the two speeds. In practice this is not
quite correct.
Finally, it is worth noting that the efficiencies of the
frequency converter and the motor must be taken into
account if a precise calculation of the power saving
resulting from a reduction of the pump speed is wanted.
Fig. 22 Affinity equations
Legend
T
M
02
75
72
48
03
0
Q [US GPM]
0
H
[ft]
Max. curve
Min. curve
TM
00
87
20
34
96
H
n
Rated head in feet
H
x
Current head in feet
Q
n
Rated flow in US GPM
Q
x
Current flow in US GPM
n
n
Rated motor speed in min
-1
(n
n
= 3500 min
-1
)
n
x
Current motor speed in min
-1
n
Rated efficiency in %
x
Current efficiency in %
H
Q
Eta
Q
P
Q
H
n
n
n
n
x
n
x
------- 1
ª
Q
n
Q
x
H
x
Q
x
P
n
P
x
-------
n
n
n
x
------
3
=
Q
n
P
n
H
n
H
x
-------
n
n
n
x
------
2
=
P
x
Q
n
Q
x
--------
n
n
n
x
------
=
Eta