Bomba centrífuga

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Classification

Definition

Tipo de bomba cinética que consiste en un impulsor giratorio dentro de una voluta. Este tipo de bomba transfiere la energía rotacional del impulsor giratorio al líquido

What is a centrifugal pump?

A type of kinetic pump consisting of a rotating impeller in a casing volute. This type of pump transfers rotational energy from a spinning impeller to the liquid.

Image of traditional centrifugal pump

How do centrifugal pumps work?

By design, centrifugal pumps operate in one direction of rotation and one direction of flow. Liquid enters the suction port, through the eye on an impeller and is pushed out radially toward the discharge port.

gif showing how centrifugal pumps transfer fluid