Differences between IV gravity & Pump

Source of driving force for IV gravity

gravitational force

Source of driving force for Pump

pump

Major Advantage for IV gravity

lost operational cost

Major Advantage for pump

high flow rate accuracy

Frequency of adjustment and monitoring for IV gravity

more frequent

Frequency of adjustment and monitoring for pump

less frequent

capitalization cost for IV gravity

very much less

capitalization cost for pump

higher/ not always affordable

Cleaning and maintenance for IV gravity

generally none

Cleaning and maintenance for pump

needed, higher operational cost

place of usage IV gravity

everywhere

place of usage pump

sites with electricity

Major Drawback IV gravity

low flow rate accuracy

Major Drawback Pump

High operational cost