Product Summary
In this experiment, students determine the characteristic curves for two pumps and examine the impact of placing pumps in series and in parallel.
Concepts
- Find the relationship between pump head and flow rate
- Creating pump performance curves:
- –Single pump
- –Pumps in parallel
- –Pumps in series
What's Included
Data Collection Software
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Interface Required
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Buying Guide
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2x Water Pumps: Recommend Little Giant Pump 4-MD 1/12 hp
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1x Pipe Network
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1x Bucket
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Experiments
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College / Physics
We will determine the characteristic curves for two pumps. We will also observe the impact of placing pumps in series and in parallel.
