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Specific Speed Ns

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

Ns=NQH3/4N_s = \frac{N \cdot \sqrt{Q}}{H^{3/4}}
SymbolMeaningUnit
NNrpmrpm
QQFlow at BEPm³/s
HHHead at BEPm

Source: Hydraulic Institute ANSI/HI 9.1-9.5

In short

Dimensionless ratio that characterises pump type.

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