How to increase pressure in a system

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To test a high-pressure water pump effectively, a back pressure regulator can be used on the outlet to maintain desired pressure levels while measuring flow rate downstream. A variable frequency drive pump is an alternative for adjusting pressure and flow, but it is costly and may not suit the testing needs. Understanding the relationship between pressure and flow using Bernoulli's principle is crucial, as static pressure and dynamic pressure must be balanced in the system. Implementing a diffuser can also help manage velocity and increase pressure. Proper setup with these components will allow for accurate performance testing of the assembled pump.
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I want to make a testing system to test a high pressure water pumps. I need to know how much is the flow in a certain pressure. I bought a flow meter to measure the flow but I couldn't simulate the pressure I need. I DON'T know if there is a kind of valve that can increase the pressure to make the pump (for example) give 250 gpm at 7 bar

who can help me on this?
 
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A variable frequency drive pump can easily be used to change the pressure and flow rate if u wish , but unfortunately this kind of pump is very expensive , though there is always a relationship between pressure and flow rate in any system using bernoulli energy balance where static pressure , velocity "dynamic pressure" and potential energy are balanced between 2 points through the system , using a diffuser somewhere in the system will decrease your velocity and increase your pressure.
 
Thank you Firava.
But I don't think the frequency drive will help me. I want to test the performance of the pump I assemble.Wether it gives the required flow under a certain pressure.

Thanks
 
Can't you simply put a back pressure regulator on the outlet of your pump and measure flow rate downstream of that?

Example:
Inlet -> Pump -> Pressure Gage -> Back pressure regulator (& relief valve) -> Flow measurement at Patm.
 
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