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ADVANTAGE
-operation is not affected by the intake of
liquid
-The liquid-piston type of compressor has
been of particular advantage when
hazardous gases are being handled.
DISADVANTAGE
-low efficiency
ADVANTAGES
-especially useful for low to moderate flow rates,
low molecular weight gases, and high required
discharge pressure
-easily multi-staged
DISADVANTAGES
-low capacity
-low reliability due to many wearing parts
-high maintenance required
-little flexibility in material choices
-pulsation and unbalanced forces created by
reciprocating motion
ADVANTAGES
-steady delivery; uniform flow
-can handle all types of fluids
-can be mounted horizontally or vertically
-relatively low cost
-high clean ability
DISADVANTAGES
-reduced performance when handling viscous fluids
-can only handle small amounts of gases in liquids
-not effective for high pressure applications; single
stage pumps require high velocities but multi stage
configurations are expensive
-priming often needed before start up
In positive displacement
reciprocating pumps, fluid is pumped
by a plunger traveling back and forth
in a chamber. Valves for intake and
discharge operate in conjunction
with the plunger to transfer the fluid.
ADVANTAGES
-can handle volatile and very viscous liquids
-adjustable capacities for improved metering
-able to produce very high pressures
-diaphragm pumps are leak free and do not expose
packing or seals to the process liquid
-no priming typically needed
DISADVANTAGES
-produces a pulsating flow and operates at low speeds
-limited range of capabilities
-high net positive suction head requirements
-much maintenance required
ADVANTAGES
-handles highly viscous fluids well
-able to handle fluids that are corrosive, edible or
contain entrained gases
-quick and easy cleaning
-works well for liquids with low vapor pressures
-compatible with many materials
DISADVANTAGES
-does not produce high pressures as well as
reciprocating pumps
-practical sizes are more restricted than in
centrifugal pumps
ADVANTAGES
-transport high volumes in short time
-only one moving part
-quiet
DISADVANTAGES
-power intake increases rapidly with
decreasing flowrate
-sensitive to dirt