Suction Specific Speed in Centrifugal Pumps Formulas

Suction Specific Speed is defined as the value of speed of different machines operating with a similar degree of cavitation. And is denoted by N_suc. Suction Specific Speed is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Suction Specific Speed is always positive.

Formulas to find Suction Specific Speed in Centrifugal Pumps

fxSuction specific speedGo

List of variables in Centrifugal Pumps formulas

fx Angular Velocity Go

fx Actual Discharge at Centrifugal Pump Outlet Go

fx Net Positive Suction Head of Centrifugal Pump Go

FAQ

What is the Suction Specific Speed?

Suction Specific Speed is defined as the value of speed of different machines operating with a similar degree of cavitation. Suction Specific Speed is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Suction Specific Speed is always positive.

Can the Suction Specific Speed be negative?

No, the Suction Specific Speed, measured in Speed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Suction Specific Speed?

Suction Specific Speed is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Suction Specific Speed can be measured.

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