Mataria Faculty of Engineering

Mechanical Power Department

PUMPS
Selection & Operation

By

Prof. Dr. Eng. Ahmed Abohbsa

Chapter I

Classification of Pumps
 Pumps

Displacement Dynamic
1- Classification of Dynamic
1
Pumps

1.1 Classification according to Impeller

Shape
1.2 Classification according to Casing
Design
1.3 Classification according to
Mechanical Design
1.1 Classification according
to Impeller shape

Single
g Suction
Radial Flow

Double Suction
Mixed Flow
Shrouded

Axial Flow

Star Open Impeller

Regenerative

peripheral Propeller
Impeller Shape Number ΩS (Specific Speed NS)

ω Q Q [m/s] N Q Q [GPM]
ΩS = H [m] N S = 3/ 4 H [ft]
(gH )3/ 4 ω [1/s]
H N [rpm]

Dimensionless
ΩS=0.20-.70
=0 20 70 ΩS=0.60-2.0
=0 60 2 0 ΩS=1.80-4.0
=1 80 4 0 ΩS=3.5-10
=3 5 10

NS=2733 x ΩS
1.2 Classification according
to Casing Design

Diffuser Casing
Volute Casing
(T bi
(Turbine ttype )

Single Volute

Double Volute

Deep Well
Turbine Pump
1.3 Classification according
to mechanical Design

C t if
Centrifugal
l Close
l Coupled
l d Separately
l Coupled
l d
(Radial, Mixed & Axial)
End suction In Line

Regenerative
Impeller Between
Overhung
g Impeller
p
bearings
Special Effect
Single stage Multistage

Horizontal Vertical Type

Volute Turbine

Dry Pit Wet Pit

Overhung Impeller, Close Coupled, Single
Stage, End Suction
Overhung Impeller,
Impeller Close Coupled
Coupled,
Single Stage, Inline
Overhung Impeller
Impeller, Close Coupled
Coupled,
Single Stage, Submersible
Overhung
g Impeller,
p , Separately
p y Coupled,
p , Single
g
Stage, Frame Mounted
Overhung Impeller, Separately Coupled, Overhung Impeller, Separately Coupled,
Single Stage, Inline, Flexible Coupling Single Stage, Wet Pit Volute
Impeller Between Bearings, Separately Coupled,
Single Stage, Axial (Horizontal) Split Case
Axial (Horizontal) Split Case Pump
Impeller Between Bearings, Separately Coupled,
Multi-stage, Radial (Vertical) Split Case
Open Line Enclosed Submersible
Shaft Line Shaft

Turbine Type, Vertical, Multi-stage, Deep Well

 Mixed Flow
Vertical

Vertical, Axial
Flow, Impeller
(Propeller) Type
Regenerative Turbine, Impeller
Overhung Single Stage
Overhung,
Regenerative Turbine, Impeller Between Bearings,
Two Stage
Recommended Names of Centrifugal Pump Parts
2- Classification of
2
Displacement Pumps

2.1 Rotary pumps

2.2 Reciprocating pumps
 Displacement
Pumps

Rotary Pumps Reciprocating

Pumps

Vane

Power
Pi t
Piston

Flexible Member

Controlled Volume
Lobe

Gear
Steam
Screw
Rotary
y Pumps
p
Vane

Sliding Vane Pump External Vane Pump

Piston

Axial Piston Pump

Flexible
Member

Flexible Vane

Fl ibl Li
Flexible Liner
Flexible Tube
Lobe

Single Lobe Pump Three-lobe Pump

Gear

Internal Gear Pump

(With Crescent)

External Gear Pump

Internal Gear Pump
(Without Crescent)
Screw

S
Screw A
And
d Wh
Wheell P
Pump
Single Screw Pump

Two Screw Pump Three Screw Pump

Reciprocating
p g
Power Pump
Power Pump

Horizontal
H i t l Single-acting
Si l ti
Plunger Power Pump

Vertical
V ti l Single-acting
Si l ti Horizontal Double-acting
Plunger Power Pump Piston Power Pump
CONTROLLED VOLUME PUMPS

Liquid End Assembly, Controlled Volume

Plunger Pump
Hydraulically Actuated
Mechanically Actuated
Diaphragm Pump
Diaphragm Pump
STEAM PUMP

Cross-sectional Drawing of a Steam Pump.

Steam End is on Left. Liquid End is on Right.