When you need to transfer any type of fluid from one location to the other, your choice of pump will have a big impact on how efficiently and effectively you get the job done. Here’s a look at to the most common types of pumps and what they’re used for. Centrifugal vs. positive ...
The fluid is then guided into the discharge port of the pump and from there out into the system, or on to the next stage in the case of a multi-stage pump.Centrifugal pumps are usually the preferred choice for lower viscosity (thin) liquids and high flow rates. They are typically used...
Broadly speaking, positive displacement pumps move relatively low volumes of fluid at high pressure, and kinetic pumps impel high volumes atlow pressure. A certain amount of pressure is required to get the fluid to flow into the pump before additional pressure or velocity can be added. If the ...
Different types of pumps use different mechanisms to create the pressure difference and move the fluid, such as the movement of a piston, the spinning of an impeller, or the rotation of blades in an axial flow pump. What are the two types of pumps? There are two main types of pumps: ...
What pump do you need? Different needs call for different types and sizes of fluid pumps for shop use. What you need to pump and how much you need to pump are just a couple of the variables that need to be considered when making your selection. (Equipment Technology)....
Mechanical device to regulate the passage of fluid in all types of pumps, characterized by being constituted by two independent parts, of synchronized operation, of which the lower one, of cylindrical section, is of fixed position and the upper one, coupled on it in superposition, of circular ...
These pumps are seen in many applications and have a higher capacity then double row type. Fluid enters the pump and is screwed by the idler shafts along the outer edge to the discharge port. Axial thrust of the idlers is absorbed by the integral thrust collar of the driven shaft. The ax...
Multi-chapter guide to Vacuum Pumps describing: what a vacuum pump is, how a vacuum pump works, types of vacuum pumps, wet vs. dry lubrication, vacuum ranges.
FLOW CONTROL AND FLUID TRANSFER PUMPS PUMP TYPES Pumps Pumps are initially distinguished into types based on their method of operation. The two primary pumping mechanisms are kinetic (dynamic) and positive displacement. Kinetic Pumps Kinetic or dynamic pumps include all pumps that use fluid velocity ...
Types of Piston Pumps Lift Piston Pump In this type of pump, the piston above stroke can draw fluid with the help of a control device which is named as valve into the below portion of the cylinder. On the below stroke, fluid flows through control devices which are arranged in the piston...