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Pumps are devices that transfer liquids or gases from one place to another by applying mechanical action. There are two main types of pumps: dynamic pumps and positive displacement pumps. Dynamic pumps use centrifugal force to increase fluid velocity and pressure, like centrifugal pumps which use an impeller to eject fluid outward. Positive displacement pumps use reciprocating, rotary, or pneumatic motion to move a fixed amount of fluid through the pump with each cycle, like reciprocating pumps which use a piston and connecting rod, and rotary pumps which use rotating gears.

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PUMPS

Pumps are devices that transfer liquids or gases from one place to another by applying mechanical action. There are two main types of pumps: dynamic pumps and positive displacement pumps. Dynamic pumps use centrifugal force to increase fluid velocity and pressure, like centrifugal pumps which use an impeller to eject fluid outward. Positive displacement pumps use reciprocating, rotary, or pneumatic motion to move a fixed amount of fluid through the pump with each cycle, like reciprocating pumps which use a piston and connecting rod, and rotary pumps which use rotating gears.

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PUMPS

What is a Pump?

A pump is a device used to transfer different types of liquids or gases from one place to another by applying mechanical
action. These devices typically convert electrical energy into hydraulic energy. Generally, pumps are operated by
mechanism (reciprocating or rotary) and take energy to do mechanical work that moves the working fluid. This
equipment is capable of lifting liquids from low to high levels, moving fluids from low to high-pressure areas. Pumps
are powered by means of several power sources, requiring a manual operation, electricity, engine, wind power, and
more. Typically, pumps work by a vacuum in which air pressure forces the liquid out. All pumps work by creating an
area of low pressure. Pumps have been used for so long, so it's no wonder that there are a wide variety of sizes and
types available. So let's discuss them one by one which are described below.
Types of Pumps
Dynamic Pump
A dynamic pump uses centrifugal force to create velocity in the liquid. This velocity is further converted into pressure
energy by decreasing the kinetic energy. This difference in pressure moves the fluid through the system

Centrifugal pumps
Centrifugal pumps are employed to move the fluid through the transfer of rotational energy from the rotor, this device is
known as impeller. The fluid enters the rotating impeller and is ejected by centrifugal force through the vane tip of the
impeller. This action of the impeller causes the fluid velocity and pressure to increase and also directs it towards the
outlet. The pump casing is specially designed to compress fluid from the pump inlet, direct it into the impeller and
control the fluid before discharging.

Special Effect Pump


The kinetic pumps are also known as special effects pumps. This type of pump is one in which adding energy is still
kinetic and velocity, but it employs other effects than centrifugal pumps. These pumps are further classified into two
types.
Positive Displacement Pump
A positive displacement pump uses the reciprocating, rotary, or pneumatic motion to move the liquid through the
pump. Here, the discharge of the fluid occurs in the form of pulses instead of a smooth liquid flow. Types of Pumps
TheEngineersPost.com Page 7 These types of pumps are operated by trapping a fixed amount of fluid into the pump
chamber at an inlet valve and then it discharges through an outlet valve. These pumps are utilized based on their ability
to work in high viscosity fluid at high pressure

Reciprocating pumps
Reciprocating pumps uses a amount of water that is collected in an enclosed volume and is sent to discharged by
applying pressure. Reciprocating pumps are used with low volume flow at high pressure. This pump consists of a
piston that moves back and forth in a fixed cylinder. The piston is fastened to the crankshaft via a connecting rod. This
piston moves as the movement of the connecting rod are due to the movement of the crankshaft. This crankshaft
connects to a motor which helps it to turn

Rotary Pump
It is also a type of positive displacement pump in which a fixed volume of fluid is moving with each revolution. These
pumps can provide continuously delivered capacity regardless of pressure. Rotary pumps use rotating gears to move
the fluid. This revolving gear forms a liquid seal with the pump casing and makes suction at the pump inlet. The fluid
now drawn into the pump is locked within the teeth of its rotating gears and transferred to the discharge. It certainly
gives an advantage that it is a 100% oil-free operation

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