Pressure pulsations in reciprocating pump piping systems Part 2: Experimental investigations and model validation

Abstract

This paper reports on a series of laboratory tests on two reciprocating pump systems. Factors affecting pressure and flow pulsation characteristics are discussed. Measured time-domain characteristics, under non-cavitating and cavitating conditions, are compared with predictions from the computer model developed in Part 1 of this paper. Generally, good agreement is achieved.