Centrifugalpump

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Classification

Definition

En typ av kinetisk pump som består av ett roterande pumphjul i ett spiralformat hölje. Denna typ av pump överför rotationsenergi från det snurrande pumphjulet till vätskan

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

What are centrifugal pumps used for?

Centrifugal pumps are widely used in a number of applications – including water supply or treatment systems, irrigation, and chemical processing.