Comparison of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps: | ||
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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. |
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