Factory Performance Testing: Hydraulic, Mechanical and Hydrostatic – Recorded Webinar

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Calculator: Estimate of mechanical friction loss in line shaft bearings

Shaft Diameter [D] (0.5-7 in)

Entry must be between 0.5 and 7

Speed (450-3600 RPM)

Entry must be between 450 and 3600

Pump Setting Length [L] (ft)  

Enclosed shaft with flooded tube

Mechanical Friction Loss (hp/100ft): hp/100ft

Mechanical Friction Loss (hp): hp

Note: Calculations are based on digitized representation of AWWA E103 as published in the HI Engineering Data Book, 2nd Edition. Digitized calculations are within +/-3% of the reference figure