Reciprocating Pump Test Setup
Product Code : EL-HML-11055
The Reciprocating Pump Test Setup from Lab Exports is a hydraulic machine lab setup that lets students determine the overall efficiency and pump efficiency of a double-acting reciprocating pump, and plot head vs. discharge and efficiency vs. discharge curves.
Specifications
| Pump | Double acting, single cylinder, 1 HP, speed up to 250 RPM, head up to 5 kg/cm² |
| Drive | AC motor with step cone pulley (3 pre-fixed speeds) or DC motor with digital RPM indicator |
| Supply Tank | 70 litre capacity |
| Measuring Tank | 50 litre capacity, fitted with piezometer tube and scale |
| Piping | GI / PVC |
| Stop Watch | Electronic |
| Control Panel | Complete electrical instrumentation |
Key Features
- Double-acting, single-cylinder reciprocating pump coupled with an electric motor
- Pressure and vacuum gauges on delivery and suction side for head measurement
- Closed-loop water circulation in a compact, stand-alone unit
- Stainless steel tanks and wetted parts for corrosion resistance
- AC motor with step cone pulley for 3 pre-fixed speeds, or DC motor with digital RPM indicator
- MS Excel sample calculation program available on demand
Applications
The Reciprocating Pump Test Setup is used in hydraulic machinery laboratories to study reciprocating pump performance, helping students determine overall and pump efficiency and plot head vs. discharge and pump efficiency vs. discharge characteristic curves.
Why Choose Lab Exports
Lab Exports is a trusted manufacturer and exporter of engineering lab equipment including a complete range of Hydraulic Machine Lab apparatus, supplying hydraulic machine lab equipment India and overseas institutions rely on, with regular exports to Benin (West Africa), Afghanistan (South Asia) and Nauru (Pacific). Every unit is built for classroom durability, measurement accuracy and long-term reliability, backed by responsive after-sales support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Reciprocating Pump Test Setup measure?
It measures the overall efficiency and pump efficiency of a reciprocating pump, allowing students to plot head vs. discharge and efficiency vs. discharge curves.
Q2. What type of pump is used?
A double-acting, single-cylinder reciprocating pump of 1 HP, with speed up to 250 RPM and head up to 5 kg/cm², is used.
Q3. How is the pump driven?
It can be driven by an AC motor with a step cone pulley for 3 pre-fixed speeds, or a DC motor with a digital RPM indicator.
Q4. How is discharge measured?
Discharge is measured using a measuring tank with a piezometer tube and scale, along with an electronic stop watch.
Q5. What utilities are required to operate the setup?
It requires a 230V ±10VAC, 50Hz, single-phase electric supply with proper earthing, and a tap water connection.
Request a Quote
For pricing, specifications or export documentation on the Reciprocating Pump Test Setup, contact Lab Exports for a detailed quotation.
