Date of Award
1974
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Engineering (ME)
Department
Chemical Engineering
Supervisor
Dr. M.H.I. Baird
Co-Supervisor
Dr. J. Vlachopoulos
Abstract
This thesis describes the possibility of producing a time-average pressure by reciprocation of asymmetric baffles, and proposes an apparatus to use the generated pressure in pumping fluids.
The work is divided into two parts. Part I deals with the production of a time-average pressure acting to a preferred direction. The effects of the baffle geometry and the centre-to-centre intervals between the baffles are analysed. According to this analysis the best baffle geometry and the optimum centre-to-centre intervals were determined.
Part II describes the proposed valveless pump which makes use of the phenomenon described in part I. Measurements of energy dissipation and pump efficiency are presented. The relation between the head generated and the flow rate delivered was deduced, and the characteristic curve of the pump was established.
Recommended Citation
El-Sayed, Mohamed S., "Pumping Characteristics of Reciprocating Asymmetric Baffles in a Pipe" (1974). Open Access Dissertations and Theses. Paper 558.
http://digitalcommons.mcmaster.ca/opendissertations/558