centrifugal pump diagram

Here's a detailed centrifugal pump diagram with labeled components and their functions:

Centrifugal Pump Cross-Sectional Diagram

───────────────────────────────────────
│                                    ▲
│          DISCHARGE OUTLET           │
│               ║                    │ Pressure
│               ║                    │ Side
│          ┌────╨────┐               │
│          │ VOLUTE  │               │
│          │ CASING  │               │
│          └────┬────┘               │
│               ║                    │
│        ┌──────╨───────┐            │
│        │  IMPELLER    ◄─── SHAFT   │
│        │ (Rotating)   │            │
│        └──────┬───────┘            │
│               ║                    │
│          ┌────╨────┐               │
│          │ SUCTION │               │
│          │ INLET   │               │
│          └─────────┘               │
│                                    │
│  MOTOR ───► COUPLING ───► BEARINGS │
│                                    │
───────────────────────────────────────

Key Components Explained:

1. Impeller

• Rotating component with curved vanes

• Types: Open, Semi-open, Closed

• Converts motor energy into fluid motion

2. Volute Casing

• Spiral-shaped housing

• Converts kinetic energy to pressure

• Gradually expands to reduce velocity

3. Shaft

• Connects motor to impeller

• Typically stainless steel or carbon steel

4. Bearings

• Support the rotating shaft

• Reduce friction and wear

5. Sealing System

• Mechanical seal or gland packing

• Prevents fluid leakage

6. Suction Inlet

• Fluid entry point

• Larger diameter than discharge

7. Discharge Outlet

• Pressurized fluid exit

• Smaller diameter than suction

Flow Path:

1. Fluid enters through suction inlet

2. Impeller rotates (500-5000 RPM typical)

3. Centrifugal force accelerates fluid outward

4. Volute casing converts speed to pressure

5. Pressurized fluid exits through discharge

Types of Centrifugal Pump Designs:

• End-Suction Pump (Most common)

• Inline Pump (Compact, pipe-mounted)

• Multistage Pump (Multiple impellers for high pressure)

• Self-Priming Pump (Can evacuate air)

Typical Materials:

• Cast iron (standard applications)

• Stainless steel (corrosive fluids)

• Bronze (marine/water applications)

• Plastics (chemical processing)

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