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NPSH CALCULATION OF NOOR II PROJECT

Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH). The total suction head in feet (meters) of liquid absolute,
determined at the suction nozzle, and referred to datum, less the vapor pressure of the liquid in feet
(meters) absolute. (NFPA 20 - 2016, Clause No – 3.3.25.1)

So,

NPSHA (Available) = Atmospheric pressure (converted to head) + static head – vapor pressure of
your product – loss in the piping, valves and fittings.

Where,

 Atmospheric Pressure = 14.7 PSI (1 bar)


 Liquid level above pump centre line = 46 feet (14 Mtr. Height)
 Vapour Pressure of 68° F water = 0.27 PSI
 Specific gravity = 1

Now for the Calculation:

NPSHA = Atmospheric pressure (converted to head) + static head – vapor pressure of your product –
loss in the piping, valves and fittings.

 Static Head = 46 feet (14 Mtr. Height)


 Atmospheric Pressure = Pressure x 2.31/sg.
= 14.7 x 2.31 / 1
= 34 Feet
 Vapour Pressure = Pressure x 2.31/sg.
= 0.27 x 2.31 / 1
= 0.62 Feet
 Friction Loss = 3.28 Feet (0.1 Kg/cm² Approx. considered)

Based on above NPSH (Available) = 34 + 46 – 0.62 – 3.28

= 76.1 Feet.

The pump required 23 feet of head at 5000 GPM as per approved datasheet.
NPSH CALCULATION OF NOOR III PROJECT
Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH). The total suction head in feet (meters) of liquid absolute,
determined at the suction nozzle, and referred to datum, less the vapor pressure of the liquid in feet
(meters) absolute. (NFPA 20 - 2016, Clause No – 3.3.25.1)

So,

NPSHA (Available) = Atmospheric pressure (converted to head) + static head – vapor pressure of
your product – loss in the piping, valves and fittings.

Where,

 Atmospheric Pressure = 14.7 PSI (1 bar)


 Liquid level above pump centre line = 30 feet (8.9 Mtr. Height)
 Vapour Pressure of 68° F water = 0.27 PSI
 Specific gravity = 1

Now for the Calculation:

NPSHA = Atmospheric pressure (converted to head) + static head – vapor pressure of your product –
loss in the piping, valves and fittings.

 Static Head = 30 feet (8.9 Mtr. Height)


 Atmospheric Pressure = Pressure x 2.31/sg.
= 14.7 x 2.31 / 1
= 34 Feet
 Vapour Pressure = Pressure x 2.31/sg.
= 0.27 x 2.31 / 1
= 0.62 Feet
 Friction Loss = 3.28 Feet (0.1 Kg/cm² Approx. considered)

Based on above NPSH (Available) = 34 + 30 – 0.62 – 3.28

= 60.1 Feet.

The pump required 20 feet of head at 2000 GPM as per approved datasheet.

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