Pressure & Flowrate - Can Flow Rate Determine Pressure?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between flow rate and pressure in pump systems. It concludes that while flow rate can indicate pressure, this is only possible if a pump curve is available. Without a pump curve, determining pressure solely from flow rate is not feasible. Users are advised to contact the pump manufacturer to obtain the necessary pump curve for accurate calculations.

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If we know the flowrate of a pump, is it possible to find out the pressure of the pump?
 
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Arin_Mukherji said:
If we know the flowrate of a pump, is it possible to find out the pressure of the pump?

Yes...if you have a pump curve.

CS
 
stewartcs said:
Yes...if you have a pump curve.

CS

The problem is I don't have one
 
Arin_Mukherji said:
The problem is I don't have one

In that case you cannot find the pressure knowing only the flow rate of the pump.

Contact the manufacturer of the pump, they will give you one.

CS
 

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