Vortex measurement at bell-shaped pump inlet using particle image velocimetry

The vortex formed at the pump intake is known to be the main factor affecting the performance of a pump and it contributes directly to the increase of energy consumption. This study was aimed at obtaining an in-depth visualization and identifying the characteristics of the vortices generated by the...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Azhar Akbar Batcha (Author), Tajul Ariffin Norizan (Author), Zulkhairi Zainol Abidin (Author), Zambri Harun (Author), Wan Hanna Melini Wan Mohtar (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2018-10.
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