Pumps - Parallel vs. Serial Arrangement

Compare pump performance when arranged in serial (head added) or parallel (flow rate added) configurations. Analyze how multiple identical pumps affect system operating points.

ConfigurationSingle Pump Head (m)Single Pump Flow (m³/h)Number of PumpsCombined Head (m)Combined Flow (m³/h)Operating PointApplication
Serial - Identical Pumps10100220100Point 3 (System Curve)Overcome larger system head loss
Serial - Identical Pumps15150230150Point 3 (System Curve)Overcome larger system head loss
Parallel - Identical Pumps10100210200Point 3 (System Curve)Overcome larger volume flows
Parallel - Identical Pumps15150215300Point 3 (System Curve)Overcome larger volume flows
Single Pump Operating10100110100Point 1 (System Curve)Baseline operation
Single Pump Operating15150115150Point 1 (System Curve)Baseline operation