Christopher Stroud

From: Kaitlyn Reynolds <kreynolds@pumps.org>

Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2016 10:03 AM
To: Christopher Stroud
Cc: Mark Sullivan; Patrick Maloney
Subject: RE: REMINDER: Today at 1pm, ET - NPSH Webinar

Hi Christopher, 
 
Our subject matter expert has provided the answers to your questions in red. Please let me know if you have any 
additional questions and I will forward them along. 
 
 An example calculating for NPSHA.  I’m having trouble understanding hvs, and why the units are displacement 
and not velocity?  I’d also like to understand hvp better too.  An example calculation would probably provide me 
with a better understanding of what these values are, and how to determine them in discussion with a customer 
or being in the field. 
 
o Example NPSHA calculation:

o Given:
 Elevation = 1000 ft
 Fluid = Water @ 90F
 Suction pressure is 10 psi
 Suction gauge elevation is 2 ft
 Suction pipe size is 4 inches
 Flow rate is 100 gpm
o Calculation:
 NPSHA = h,atm + h,s – h,vp = 32.7 + 25.2 – 1.6 = 56.3 ft of water
 h,atm = 28.9 in-Hg = 32.7 ft of water, this value was looked up in a table for atmospheric
pressure based on the 1000 ft elevation
 h,s = h,gs + h,vs + z,s = 25.2 ft of water
o h,gs = 10 psi = 23.1 ft of water, this value is given as the suction pressure
o h,vs = 0.1 ft of water, this value was calculated with the suction pipe size and
flow rate of 100 gpm
 h,vs = V^2 / 2g = 0.1 ft of water
 V = velocity = Q / A = 2.5 ft/s
o Q = flow rate in ft3/s = 0.22 ft3/s (100gpm)
o A = area in ft2 = 0.087 ft2 (4-inch pipe)
 g = gravity = 32.2 ft/s2
o z,s = 2 ft of water, this value was given as the gauge elevation
 h,vp = 0.7 psi = 1.6 ft of water, this value was looked up in a table for water vapor
pressure at a temperature of 90F
o As shown above, h,vs is the velocity head which is in units of pressure (kinetic energy per unit mass of
the liquid in movement)

 Is it safe to assume there is no maximum recommended NPSHA?   
 
o There is no maximum NPSHA specified. NPSHA greater than the recommended provides greater safety.
The concern here though can be that a larger NPSH margin is specified which results in either excessive
cost (working to obtain greater NPSHA or much larger slower operating pump to reduce NPSHr) or a sub-
optimal pump selection is made.

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  Is there any concern with long term operation of a pump at low inlet tip speed (i.e. low suction specific 
speed)?  Is it safe to assume the main concern is relative velocity of the fluid, causing localized pressure drops 
and inducing cavitation; therefore, the higher the suction specific speed the more NPSHA margin you need? 
 
o A pump with a higher suction specific speed will typically see a greater increase in NPSH0 verse the
NSPH3 (reference page 11 of the presentation) to the left side of the curve verse a lower specific speed
pump. As such, greater margins are recommended.
 
I hope you are having a great day! 
 
Warm Regards, 
Kaitlyn M. Reynolds 
 
Marketing Engagement Associate 
Hydraulic Institute 
6 Campus Drive 
1st Floor, North 
Parsippany, NJ 07054 
973.267.9700 x 112  
973.267.9055 fax 
www.Pumps.org 
 

 
 
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From: Kaitlyn Reynolds  
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2016 9:15 AM 
To: 'Christopher Stroud' <christopher.stroud@emc‐co.com> 
Cc: Mark Sullivan <msullivan@pumps.org>; Patrick Maloney <pmaloney@pumps.org> 
Subject: RE: REMINDER: Today at 1pm, ET ‐ NPSH Webinar 
 
Hi Christopher, 
 
I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed the webinar session! Attached you will find a copy of the slide deck from the 
presentation. I have also reached out to our presenter and requested answers to your questions – once I hear back, I will 
provide you with his reply. 
 
In regards to the copy of the NPSH Standard, the standard still should be available to you in your HI eStore account by 
clicking the download link (earth icon on the order page) and then entering the licensing key. Do you recall if you have 
previously downloaded the NPSH Standard to your computer? 
 
Warm Regards, 
Kaitlyn M. Reynolds 
 
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Marketing Engagement Associate 
Hydraulic Institute 
6 Campus Drive 
1st Floor, North 
Parsippany, NJ 07054 
973.267.9700 x 112  
973.267.9055 fax 
www.Pumps.org 
 

 
 
The New Pump System Assessment (PSA) Certificate Program is now available. Learn more 

The Effective Pump Intake Design Webinar Series Beginning November 10th. Register now 

The Certified Pump Testing: When and Why It’s Critcal Webinar Begins November 15th. Sign Up  

 
From: Christopher Stroud [mailto:christopher.stroud@emc‐co.com]  
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2016 8:46 AM 
To: Kaitlyn Reynolds <kreynolds@pumps.org> 
Subject: RE: REMINDER: Today at 1pm, ET ‐ NPSH Webinar 
 
Hi Kaitlyn, 
I really enjoyed this training I took back in February – I’ve done some further review and was wondering if you could 
please help provide responses to the following questions below.  Also, is there any way I can get another copy of the 
standard and a copy of the presentation?  I am unable to access them from my account now. 
 
 An example calculating for NPSHA.  I’m having trouble understanding hvs, and why the units are displacement 
and not velocity?  I’d also like to understand hvp better too.  An example calculation would probably provide me 
with a better understanding of what these values are, and how to determine them in discussion with a customer 
or being in the field. 
 
 Is it safe to assume there is no maximum recommended NPSHA?   
 
 Is there any concern with long term operation of a pump at low inlet tip speed (i.e. low suction specific 
speed)?  Is it safe to assume the main concern is relative velocity of the fluid, causing localized pressure drops 
and inducing cavitation; therefore, the higher the suction specific speed the more NPSHA margin you need? 
 
 
Christopher D. Stroud
Pump Division Manager
Electric Motor and Contracting Co., Inc
3703 Cook Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23323
Phone 757-487-2121
Cell 910-520-3211
Fax 757-487-5983
 
 
 
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From: Kaitlyn Reynolds [mailto:kreynolds@pumps.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 8:46 AM
Cc: Andrea Kucker; Patrick Maloney; Mark Sullivan
Subject: REMINDER: Today at 1pm, ET - NPSH Webinar
 
Dear Participant:

Thank you for your interest in Pump Systems Matter and our webinar on NPSH. 
 
Below is the WebEx access link and information (please scroll down), and attached you will find the presentation.
Please allow a couple of extra minutes when logging in as it will ask you to fill in your contact information so that we can
identify you as a paid participant.. You will be asked to install the Event Manager from the website before joining the
meeting. The session should last approximately 45-60 minutes allowing for Q&A. 
 
You will also have the option to call in to 1-877-668-4490 or sit back and listen via audio stream. 
 
If for any reason you cannot attend this portion of the series, a recorded version will be made available to you upon
request. 
 
**Please note that the distribution of this email or its contents is not permitted. The link provided below for
access, as well as the attached presentation, is meant solely for the recipient of this email, as each purchased
seat is for 1 person, and not intended to be viewed as a group. Please contact me if you’d like more information
regarding our group pricing rates.  
 
Event: NPSH Webinar
Event address for attendees: https://pumpsevents.webex.com/pumpsevents/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0f50bcce2b9b742e
Date and time: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 1:00 pm
Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
Duration: 1 hour
Description: No end user or pump supplier wants to experience the issues associated with lack of NPS
increased noise and vibration due to cavitation, beginning of head or efficiency drop, and e
   pump impeller or casing.
Event number: 665 361 552
Audio conference: Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada)
1-877-668-4490
Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
1-408-792-6300
Show all global call-in numbers
Show toll-free dialing restrictions
Access code: 665 361 552
 
 
Kaitlyn M. Reynolds 
 
Marketing Engagement Associate 
Hydraulic Institute 
6 Campus Drive 
1st Floor, North 
Parsippany, NJ 07054 
973.267.9700 x 112  
973.267.9055 fax 
www.Pumps.org 
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