In the form of an assigment from EnergieSchweiz, a pumps test rig for educational purposes was developed. The following operating conditions and investigations can be performed:
- Measurement of the pump characteristics (at various rotational speeds)
- Measurement of the system characteristics
- Investigations relating to different operation forms (throttling, bypass, rotational speeds)
- Measurements of different hydraulic circuits (pumps in parallel/series)
- Measurement of pump characteristic with cavitation
- Flow analysis with cavitation visualization
- Long-term experiments (e.g. cavitation) possible using cooling aggregate
- Comparison of wet rotor and dry rotor pumps
- Measurement of hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and pump efficiencies
- Pump in turbine mode (Pumps As Turbine (PAT))
The test rig is used for internal and external training (continuing education) and features universal ports for easy expansion.
