Description

How They Work

1. 1. Impeller: The heart of a centrifugal pump is the impeller, a rotating disk with vanes.
   2. Fluid Inlet: Fluid enters the impeller’s eye (the center) at a low pressure.
   3. Acceleration: As the impeller rotates, the vanes accelerate the fluid outward, increasing its velocity.
   4. Pressure Increase: The increased velocity of the fluid results in a decrease in pressure. To compensate, the pressure of the fluid increases.
   5. Discharge: The fluid is discharged from the impeller at a higher pressure and velocity.

Types of Centrifugal Pumps

• Radial flow pumps: The fluid flows radially outward from the impeller.
• Mixed flow pumps: The fluid flows both radially and axially.
• Axial flow pumps: The fluid flows primarily in an axial direction.

Advantages of Centrifugal Pumps

• High flow rates: Can handle high flow rates.
• Continuous flow: Provides a continuous, non-pulsating flow.
• Simple design: Relatively simple design compared to other types of pumps.
• Less susceptible to wear: Fewer moving parts that can wear out.

Applications

• Water supply: Used in water supply systems for homes, buildings, and industries.
• Industrial processes: Used in a wide range of industrial processes, such as chemical processing, power generation, and HVAC systems.
• Agricultural irrigation: Used for pumping water for irrigation.
• Wastewater treatment: Used in wastewater treatment plants.