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How a Submersible Pump Works
Basic Impeller Theory The Impeller is the heart of the pump. It is the only part of the pump that adds energy to the liquid. Grossly simplifying the process, energy is added by accelerating the liquid...
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Pump Curves
Reading and understanding centrifugal pump curves is the key to proper pump selection and more importantly reliable, efficient, pump applications. There are four important curves shown on the standard...
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Inlet Considerations
The job of the inlet is to convey the liquid from the inlet pipe to the impeller entrance in a fashion that imposes minimal loss, and creates the most uniform velocity profile at the impeller...
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Impellers
Selection of the proper type of impeller for your application can have a significant bearing on the applications ultimate success. We desire high efficiency but also need good reliability and a...
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Pump Motors
When selecting an electric motor it is important to select a motor that can develop enough horsepower to drive the pump. Often motors are selected to be non-overloading at the end of curve. This means...
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Pump Control
Many control options are available to system designers these days. We will discuss soft starts, variable-frequency drives, and multiple pump systems. Soft starters, reduce the current inrush and...
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Thrust Balancing
Radial loads When pumps operate away from their BEP, the pumps will generate uneven pressure forces inside the volute casing causing a radial thrust load on the impeller. The radial thrust load has...
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Homa Pumps
Jensen Engineered Systems has submersible pumps for all types of water & wastewater applications for submersible package pump stations and lift stations. Our wide hydraulic capabilities (along...
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Electric Pump Motors
When selecting an electric motor it is important to select a motor that can develop enough horsepower to drive the pump. Often motors are selected to be non-overloading at the end of curve. This means...
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Impellers
Selection of the proper type of impeller for your application can have a significant bearing on the applications ultimate success. We desire high efficiency but also need good reliability and a...
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