Slip of Pump Formula

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Pump Slippage is the fluid's volumetric flow rate reduction due to internal leakage in a pump, affecting its overall efficiency and performance. Check FAQs
S=Qth-Qact
S - Pump Slippage?Qth - Theoretical Discharge?Qact - Actual Discharge?

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0.003Edit=0.04Edit-0.037Edit
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Slip of Pump Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Slip of Pump?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
S=Qth-Qact
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
S=0.04m³/s-0.037m³/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
S=0.04-0.037
LAST Step Evaluate
S=0.003m³/s

Slip of Pump Formula Elements

Variables
Pump Slippage
Pump Slippage is the fluid's volumetric flow rate reduction due to internal leakage in a pump, affecting its overall efficiency and performance.
Symbol: S
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Theoretical Discharge
Theoretical Discharge is the rate of flow of a fluid that is theoretically possible under ideal conditions, considering various fluid parameters.
Symbol: Qth
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Actual Discharge
Actual Discharge is the quantity of fluid that actually flows through a pipe or channel, considering factors like pressure and flow rate.
Symbol: Qact
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Fluid Parameters category

​Go Slip Percentage given Coefficient of Discharge
SP=(1-Cd)100
​Go Slip percentage
SP=(1-(QactQtheoretical))100
​Go Power Required to Drive Pump
P=γApLNhs+hd60
​Go Cross sectional area of piston given volume of liquid
Ap=VL

How to Evaluate Slip of Pump?

Slip of Pump evaluator uses Pump Slippage = Theoretical Discharge-Actual Discharge to evaluate the Pump Slippage, Slip of Pump formula is defined as the difference between the theoretical discharge of a reciprocating pump and its actual discharge, providing a measure of the pump's efficiency and performance in real-world operating conditions. Pump Slippage is denoted by S symbol.

How to evaluate Slip of Pump using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Slip of Pump, enter Theoretical Discharge (Qth) & Actual Discharge (Qact) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Slip of Pump

What is the formula to find Slip of Pump?
The formula of Slip of Pump is expressed as Pump Slippage = Theoretical Discharge-Actual Discharge. Here is an example- 0.003 = 0.04-0.037.
How to calculate Slip of Pump?
With Theoretical Discharge (Qth) & Actual Discharge (Qact) we can find Slip of Pump using the formula - Pump Slippage = Theoretical Discharge-Actual Discharge.
Can the Slip of Pump be negative?
No, the Slip of Pump, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Slip of Pump?
Slip of Pump is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second[m³/s] for Volumetric Flow Rate. Cubic Meter per Day[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Hour[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Minute[m³/s] are the few other units in which Slip of Pump can be measured.
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