Centrifugal Pump Operation
Abstract
The basic fundamentals of centrifugal pump operation are discussed in this chapter. The performance of a centrifugal pump is characterized by graphic plots showing the head (pressure) developed by the pump versus capacity (flow rate), pump efficiency versus capacity, pump brake horsepower (BHP) versus capacity, and net positive suction head (NPSH) versus capacity. These aspects are discussed in the chapter along with the system head curve. The development of a digital twin using these performance curves, as well as the application of a digital twin to predict cavitation, is also discussed.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cavitation Phenomena in Pumps
Turbomachinery Performance and Optimization
Oil and Gas Production Techniques
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 17–30
- Publication date
- 29 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter