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Sep 1968
Theory and Performance of Water Jet Pump
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VIEW THE REPLYAuthors: Y. R. Reddy and Subir KarAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Hydraulics Division
Volume 94, Issue 5
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The theoretical maximum ideal pumping efficiency of a water jet pump is 50% at a flow ratio of unity. Pump performance can be predicted theoretically. With a pump designed with theoretically obtained optimum dimensions, a maximum efficiency of 39.8% was achieved. Efficiencies on the order of 42% could be obtained by selecting proper materials to reduce friction losses to a minimum. If a jet pump with fixed nozzle is constructed for maximum efficiency, the area ratio should be between 0.33 to 0.543; for adjustable nozzle pumps, the area ratio should be about 0.205, and the pump should be operated at a nozzle distance of one to two nozzle diameters.
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Journal of the Hydraulics Division
Volume 94 • Issue 5 • September 1968
Pages: 1261 - 1282
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© 1968 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Sep 1968
Published online: Feb 3, 2021
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Y. R. Reddy
Lecturer, Mech. Engrg. Dept., Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India
Subir Kar
Professor, Mech. Engrg. Dept., Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India
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