Suction Head in Reciprocating Pumps Formulas

Suction Head is the vertical distance from the centerline of the pump to the suction nozzle of a single acting pump, affecting pump performance. And is denoted by h_s. Suction Head is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Suction Head is always positive.

Reciprocating Pumps formulas that make use of Suction Head

fxWork Done by Single-acting Pump considering all Head LossesGo

fxWork Done by Single Acting Pump due to Friction in Suction and Delivery PipesGo

FAQ

What is the Suction Head?

Suction Head is the vertical distance from the centerline of the pump to the suction nozzle of a single acting pump, affecting pump performance. Suction Head is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Suction Head is always positive.

Can the Suction Head be negative?

No, the Suction Head, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Suction Head?

Suction Head is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Suction Head can be measured.

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