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Efficiency Correction (oF)
Copyright 2003 - Peter R. Stech
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View Hydraulic Institute Formula. ----------   
View Karassik Formula.
 

Valid for Water and Temperature Range 32 to 330 oF only!

Input

 Result

Project:        
Prepared by: 

Date Prepared:
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Temperature:

 oF  

Original Condition

New Condition

 

Original Speed

rpm Specific Gravity*:

 -

Original Efficiency

% Vapor Pressure*:

psia

New Temperature

oF Viscosity*:

mm2/s

New Speed

rpm Correction per

Karassik

Hydraulic Institute

 

The correction is applicable to larger pumps where the mechanical losses are small compared to the hydraulic power. Karassik results in smaller efficiency changes. Hydraulic Institute does not consider speed. Karassik is the generally applied equation in the Power Industry.

Correction Factor

-
New Efficiency

%
Valid for Water and Temperature Range 32 to 330 oF only!