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The net positive head (available) is defined with either equation 5 or 6 depending on
which unit is used.
NPSHA = p s − pv [Pa] (5)
ps − p v
NPSHA = [m] (6)
ρg
where ps is the pressure in the suction line and pv is the vapor pressure of the fluid.
The head required can be calculated from the basic mechanical balance equation and the
head developed by pump is given by the pump supplier.
1(1)
∆H p
∆H p ∑ ∆H
V& V&
2(2)
I
II
III I II III
Picture 2a. Connection in parallel Picture 2b. Connection in series
Where Wp is the work done by the pump, η E is the efficiency of the engine, η p the
efficiency of the pump and ηTOT the total efficiency (η E ⋅ η p )
3(3)