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Pumps

Is a device used to move fluids, such as liquids or slurries. A pump displaces a volume by physical or mechanical action.

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  1. Reciprocating Pumps

  2. Centrifugal Pumps

  3. Rotary pumps

CLASSIFICATION OF PUMPS

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Reciprocating Pumps

A pump having a plunger that move back and forth within a cylinder equipped with check valves.

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a. Piston pump b. Plunger Pump c. Diaphragm pump

Types of Reciprocating Pumps

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Piston pump

Water is sucked into a sealed vacuum by use of a piston.

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Plunger Pump

A reciprocating pump where the packing is on the stationary casing instead of the moving piston.

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Diaphragm pump

A pump that uses diaphragm to isolate the operating parts.

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Centrifugal Pumps

It contains an impeller, mounted on a rotating shaft.

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  • Single suction pump

  • Double suction pump

Types of Centrifugal Pump:

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Rotary pumps

A displacement pump that delivers a steady flow by the action of two members in rotational contact.

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a. Turbine pump b. Booster pump c. Fire pumps

Types of Rotary pump:

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Turbine pump

It has a vertical turbine located below ground water levels and a driving motor located at ground.

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Booster pump

A pump used to increase the pressure in a water supply line.

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Fire pumps

It is designed for connection to automatic sprinkler systems.

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