Mechanical device or plumbing equipment that moves, transfers, conveys, lifts, circulates, or pressurizes water in a system of pipes, devices, or vessels.
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Centrifugal pump
Type of dynamic pressure pump that contains an impeller mounted on a rotating shaft.
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Axial flow
Type of dynamic pressure pump, also known as a propeller pump, where the flow of liquid is at a right angle from suction to discharge.
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Turbine pump
Type of dynamic pressure pump with a vertical turbine located below groundwater levels and a driving motor located higher up.
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Jet pump
Type of dynamic pressure pump, also called an ejector pump, where a venturi tube is added to the centrifugal pump.
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Submersible pump
Type of dynamic pressure pump where the motor can be submerged along with the turbine without damage to itself or the internal components.
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Reciprocating pump
Type of positive displacement pump with a plunger that moves back and forth within a cylinder equipped with check valves.
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Piston pump
Type of positive displacement pump with a piston inside the cylinder and a high-pressure seal, causing liquid or fluid to move or compress air in a reciprocating motion.
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Diaphragm pump
Type of positive displacement pump, also known as a membrane pump, that utilizes the reciprocating motion of a thermoplastic, rubber, or Teflon diaphragm and valves.
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Rotary pump
Type of positive displacement pump with a helical or spiral rotor, turning within a rubber sleeve.
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