An Experimental Study on the Effect of Pump Speed Variation on the Performance of a Pump Station in a Pipeline Transportation System Using a Damper

Authors

  • Shmoos Rahem Mazal Department of Electromechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Systems Engineering, University of Technology Iraq, Baghdad, Iraq
  • Mohammed Jwad Mohammed Department of Electromechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Systems Engineering, University of Technology Iraq, Baghdad, Iraq
  • Mahmoud Mustafa Mahdi Department of Electromechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Systems Engineering, University of Technology Iraq, Baghdad, Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/sej.13.1.1126

Keywords:

Pressure fluctuations, pipe transportation system, experimental study, flow rate

Abstract

This study explores the effect of shifting damper speeds on the presentation of a damper station in a pipeline transportation framework. It utilizes a damper to upgrade control and surveys what these rates mean for the station's usefulness, productivity, and dependability. The exploratory arrangement includes a pipeline transportation framework with a damper station, and the review breaks down key execution pointers like stream rate, pressure, energy utilization, and framework solidness under various damper paces and damper designs. Throb Dampers for Metering Dampers are fundamental parts of different ventures, including dosing dampers, dampers, and water bowls. The base is made of an iron post with four tires to diminish vibration and improvement, while the glass bowl is a cubic tank for dampening liquid. PVC pipes are well known for their solidness, cost viability, and simplicity of establishment. Dampers hold and scatter energy, decrease vibration, further develop solace, and upgrade execution. The damper utilized in this audit is made in Italy by VAREM affiliation 2022. The stream speed of a damper speeds up, arriving at 7 L/m at a speed of 10. High rates make the framework delicate because the damper fails to diminish stream instability. Sound is seen at speeds 6, 7, and 8, with lower values demonstrating better unwavering quality. Pressure values follow the speed of fluid strength, beginning at 0.1 bar following 20 seconds and finishing at 0 until the end. The damper's effect diminishes pressure values significantly. At speed 5, pressure increments with the stream, arriving at 0.2 bar, 0.4 bar, 0.3 bar, and 0.4 bar at speed 10. The acceleration sensor in Figures 16 to 25 shows how the system vibrates at different speeds. At speed 1, the tube reaches a maximum velocity of 0.18 m/s2. At speed 2, it increases to 0.189 m/s2 due to water flow. At speed 3, it increases to 0.25 m/sdue to water turbulence and pipe vibration. 4 at a velocity of 0.27 m/s2. At speeds 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, the speed decreases.

Author Biography

Mohammed Jwad Mohammed, Department of Electromechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Systems Engineering, University of Technology Iraq, Baghdad, Iraq

eme.22.32@grad.uotechnology.edu.iq

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Published

2026-03-18

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