Experimental and Numerical Analysis on Flow Characteristics in a Double Helix Screw Pump

Experimental overall performances on a double helix screw pump are presented and discussed, focusing on the leakage flow for two different rotational speeds. A comparison between experimental and URANS CFD approaches is performed in order to check the CFD closure models’ validity. Some specific local flow characteristics are extracted from the numerical results which give explanations about leakage backflows inside the screws and local distortion at the pump inlet section.