Recommended Citation
Burt, C. M. (2026). Flow conditioning and vortex reduction for vertical pump inlets. BRAE Dept., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo [memo], pp. 1–12. July 1, 2026.
Abstract
There are 3 general hydraulic problems for vertical pump inlets. All can cause problems with pump impeller cavitation, reduced flow rates, lower pump efficiencies, and vibrations.
Disciplines
Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering
Number of Pages
12
Publisher statement
This article is intended to provide a general background to some the problems of vertical pump inlets. Users of any of this information assume full responsibility for their applications. Brand names are provided as examples, but are not to be construed as being recommendations. Rather, such information is provided for practitioners who may be unaware that some options exist.
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