Difference between of Centrifugal and Reciprocating pumps

Points : Comparison and Difference between of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps: Difference between of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps: Comparison and Difference between of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps:

Comparison of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps:
	Centrifugal pump	Reciprocating pump
1.	Simple in construction, because of less number of parts.	Complicated in construction, because of more number of parts.
2.	Total weight of the pump is less for a given discharge.	Total weight of the pump is more for a given discharge.
3.	Suitable for large disclarge and smaller heads.	Suitable for less discharge and higher heads.
4.	Requires less floor area and simple foundation.	Requires more floor area and comparatively heavy foundation.
5.	Less wear and tear.	More wear and tear.
6.	Maintenance cost is less.	Maintenance cost is more.
7.	Can handle dirty water.	Cannot handle dirty water.
8.	Can run at higher speeds.	Cannot run at higher speeds.
9.	Its delivery is continuous.	Its delivery is pulsating.
10.	No air vessels are required.	Air vessels are required.
11.	Thrust on the crankshaft is uniform.	Thrust on the crankshaft is not uniform.
12.	Operation is quite simple.	Much care is required in operation.
13.	Needs priming.	Does not need priming.
14.	It has less efficiency.	It has more efficiency.