Mixed Flow Pump Design:

A mixed flow pump combines characteristics of centrifugal and axial pumps. The Blades of mixed flow pump are inclined such that they drive the fluid in both radial and axial directions. Mixed flow pump rotors can be mounted in a tube similar to typical axial pumps, or mounted in a volute similar to typical centrifugal pumps.

Advantages:

Ability to pump large volumes of fluid.

Application:

Fluid transfer, Propulsion.

PumpLinx: Solve Flows, Pressures, Cavitation, and Loads:

Discriminators:

• Models cavitation
• Accurate tip leakage
• Superior treatment of rotating-stationary interfaces
• Ease-of-use
• Fast turn-around

Design Issues/Benefits:

• Stator and rotor design
• Inlet/exit duct design
• Tip/seal leakage analysis
• Optimize performance
• Reduce blade loads
• Reduce cavitation effects on efficiency and pump life