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Old   April 6, 2017, 18:52
Default CFD of a small water pump
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how do i determine head using CFD?? cany anyone assist.. i used the equation goal total pressure at outlet - total pressure at inlet,, but the values are not the same as the real experiment
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Check your units. You need to divide by fluid density and gravity.


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yes i did that.. but the readings are still not matching up..can u help with the cfd model..i can provide all the info i have via email
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There's way to many reasons to list why cfd head isn't matching up with the experiment. How far are you off by?


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