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Gorman Rupp 60 SeriesWhat is a Centrifugal Pump

Centrifugal pumps are a sub-class of dynamic axisymmetric work-absorbing turbo-machinery.

Centrifugal pumps are used to transport fluids by the conversion of rotational kinetic energy to the hydrodynamic energy of the fluid flow. The rotational energy typically comes from an engine or electric motor.

The fluid enters the pump impeller along or near to the rotating axis and is accelerated by the impeller, flowing radially outward (using centrifugal force) into a diffuser or volute chamber (casing), from which it is directed out the discharge port and exits the pump.

Applications of Centrifugal Pumps

Common uses include water, sewage, agriculture, petroleum and petrochemical pumping. Centrifugal pumps are often chosen for their high flow rate capabilities, abrasive solution compatibility, mixing potential, as well as their relatively simple engineering. (Source: Wikipedia)

Classes of Centrifugal Pumps

  • Booster Pump
  • Circulator Pump
  • End Suction Single Stage Pump
  • Horizontal Multistage Pump
  • Peripheral Vane Pump
  • Self Priming Pump
  • Slurry Pump
  • Spindle Pump
  • Turbine Pump
  • Vertical Multistage Pump

Booster Pump

A booster pump boosts pressure which can improve the flow rate. A booster pump works just like a fan with blades that spin to increase air movement with an impeller that increases flow and pressure.

  • Lowara CA Series
  • Lowara eHM Series
  • Lowara BG Series
  • Lowara BGR Series
  • Lowara eSV Series
  • Calpeda MXH, MXHL, MXH-F