Mechanical Engineering Pumps

Features Mechanical Engineering Pumps

The following topics are covered in this application.- Introduction-Types of pumps-Positive displacement and Centrifugal pumps -Rotary-type positive displacement pumpsa) Gear pumpsb) Screw pumpc) Rotary vane pump-Reciprocating-type positive displacement pumpsa) Plunger Pumpb) Piston pumpc) Diaphragm pump- Linear-type positive displacement pumpsa) Rope pumpb) Chain pump- Other Positive displacement pump1) Rotary lobe pump2) Progressive cavity pump3) Hydraulic pump4) Flexible impeller pump- Centrifugal pumps- Parts of a centrifugal pump- Centrifugal pump terminology- Reciprocating pumps- Main parts of a reciprocating pump- Working of a reciprocating pump- Classification of reciprocating pumps- Slip of a reciprocating pump- Negative slip of the reciprocating pump- Indicator diagram of reciprocating pump- Ideal indicator diagram of reciprocating pump- Maximum speed of reciprocating pump- Difference between reciprocating pump and centrifugal pump- Pump problem causes and remedies