Research Article

Effects of Flow Rate and Viscosity on Slip Factor of Centrifugal Pump Handling Viscous Oils

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Slip factors against flow rate at four viscosities and Ra = 50 μm roughness, (a) based on velocity triangle at impeller outlet, (b) from impeller theoretical head of 3D viscous flow.
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