I'm trying to size a new whirlpool pump for a 50 bbl. system. I've been combing through text books without finding much definitive information. So far I see that Kunze recommends a inflow velocity of less then 3.5 m/s and "as high a mass flow of wort as possible" for a flow rate. Otherwise I've seen velocity rates up to 5 m/s (Handbook of Brewing) and down 2.1 m/s (MBAA).
I'm not much of an engineer but it looks like whirlpool success is governed by velocity, tank dimensions (friction on outer wall), and design tweaks.
Omitting design tweaks does anyone have experience or information about picking the correct velocity for a whirlpool with a D/H ratio of 2:1?
Thanks
Kyle Larsen
Siren Craft Brew
I'm not much of an engineer but it looks like whirlpool success is governed by velocity, tank dimensions (friction on outer wall), and design tweaks.
Omitting design tweaks does anyone have experience or information about picking the correct velocity for a whirlpool with a D/H ratio of 2:1?
Thanks
Kyle Larsen
Siren Craft Brew
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