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Classification of pumps
Comparison
Dynamic Pumps
Positive Displacement
Pumps
1. Simple in construction.
2. Can operate at high speed
and hence compact.
3. Suitable for large volumes
of discharge at moderate
pressures.
4. Lower maintenance
requirements.
5. Delivery is smooth and
continuous.
Centrifugal Pump
Centrifugal pumps (radial-flow pumps) are the most
used pumps for hydraulic purposes. For this reason,
their hydraulics will be studied in the following
sections.
Axial-flow pump
Screw pump
Reciprocating pump
Non-mechanical pumps
No mechanical Parts.
Uses pressurized fluid
to lift another fluid.
Less operating
troubles but has low
operating efficiency.
Selection of Pumps
Defining heads
Pipe losses
Pump Efficiency
Power output Po Q Ht
p
Power input
Pi
Pi
or
Q Ht
Pi
p
Motor efficiency :
m
Pi
m
Pm
Pm
Pi
o p m
Po
o
Pm
Example