Research Article

Effect of Rotation Speed and Flow Rate on Slip Factor in a Centrifugal Pump

Table 1

Main design parameters of experimental pump.

Parameter nameValue

Inlet diameter D1 (mm)56
Outlet diameter D2 (mm)142
Inlet angle of blade β1 (°)28
Outlet angle of blade β2 (°)34
Blade height b (mm)7
Blade number Z5
Wrap angle of the blade (°)96
Specific speed ns23.8