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Fundamentals of centrifugal pumps
08
Aug
Pumping devices have been used to move liquids since ancient times. The first of them were waterwheels, reciprocating or screw pumps. The appearance of the centrifugal pump dates back to 1600, reaching our days after successive modifications and improvements. Basically, a centrifugal pump is a kinetic machine that converts the mechanical energy received from the […]
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Centrifugal Pumps Selection
01
Apr
Centrifugal pumps are the most common type of kinetic pump, and are used most often in applications with moderate-to-high flow and low head. These type of pumps are almost always more economical to own, operate and maintain than other types of pumps. Basic Parameters The process engineer is normally responsible for specifying the process requirements […]