N°7 – Single and double pumps training – A level

Double pumps have a common casing and two impellers, driven by two motors. Pumps with one impeller are called single pumps.
 
Double pumps allow:

• A fall-back option if there is a problem with one of the motor or impeller,
• To obtain if necessary more flow(*) for simultaneous operating of the 2 impellers. In this case we say that the pumps are operating in parallel.

(*) Increasing the flow rate will only occur if the hydraulic resistance of the network is not excessive (see course : Theory of pumps in closed circuits – level 2 ).

• Each pump can be operated alternately:

Each pump acts as a replacement for the other, which ensures operating security with no risk of the system stopping.
The programming of the pump switching is done at the control panel.

• Both pumps can operate simultaneously:

For a given required flow a programmed parallel operation of the 2 pumps can lead to substantial savings both at the purchase and the operating stage.
The maximal hydraulic performance is provided by the parallel operation of the 2 pumps, but just one operating pump can supply approx. 85% of the performance required for the installation.


For maximum security it is possible to install 2 single pumps in parallel as you can see in the following video.
It is always necessary to equip each single pump with a non-return valve if we want to switch automatically from one pump to the other.

Question  

Watch the video below and then answer the questions.

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Question  

Indicate below the position of the valves to allow the pumps to operate in parallel or in series.

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