Fundamentals of Pumps

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What is a pump?

• A pump is a mechanical device that is used to give energy to a flowing liquid such that the liquid can overcome the resistance in the hydraulic system. Simply the pump converts mechanical energy into hydraulic energy given to the flow.

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Applications

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• Pumping oil and petroleum derivatives from production or storage site to the market.

• Pumping drinking/waste water to/from homes.

• Firefighting applications.

• In any automobile exists at least three pumps of different types:

• Lubrication pump.

• Cooling water pump.

• Fuel pump.

CONTENTS:

1. What is pump? 
2. Positive displacement pumps
3. Dynamic head pump

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