One of the key aspects of a hydronic mechanical system is the pump. If the pump isn’t designed or selected correctly, the entire system will not function. Using general principles and rules of thumb to design a pump may work earlier on in design. However, thoroughly understanding how a pump is intended to operate within a hydronic system will help bring an efficient working design to fruition.
When it comes to selecting and designing pumps, two of the most crucial elements an engineer needs to understand are the pump curve and how the pump is controlled.