Computerized Axial Flow Pump Test Rig

In an axial-flow pump the pumping medium flows through the impeller (here a propeller) in the axial direction. In axial-flow pumps, the pressure build-up is not achieved by the centrifugal force but like the aerodynamic principle, by the propeller blade. Therefore these pumps are also known as propeller pumps. They are not self-priming and the propeller must always be covered by the pumping medium. Axial propeller pumps are used when high flow rates and a small head are needed. The typical areas of application for propeller pumps are drainage systems, wastewater treatment plants and cooling water supply systems.

The trainer includes an axial propeller pump, a tank and pipelines with generously designed pipe cross-sections. The pump is powered in conjunction with the Universal Drive and Brake Unit. The closed water circuit means that the trainer can be used independently of the water system.