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[[Category:Pumps]]{{Knoppen}} | [[Category:Pumps]]{{Knoppen}} | ||
[[Image:Jet_pump.jpg|thumb||right|A jet pump]] | [[Image:Jet_pump.jpg|thumb||right|A jet pump]] | ||
A ''' | A '''Positive Displacement Pump''' displaces a volume by physical or mechanical action. Pumps fall into three major groups: direct lift, displacement, and gravity pumps. | ||
==Types== | ==Types== | ||
===[[Positive Displacement Pumps]]=== | ===[[Positive Displacement Pumps]]=== | ||
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Some positive displacement pumps work using an expanding cavity on the suction side and a decreasing cavity on the discharge side. powder flows into the pump as the cavity on the suction side expands and the powder flows out of the discharge as the cavity collapses. The volume is constant given each cycle of operation. | Some positive displacement pumps work using an expanding cavity on the suction side and a decreasing cavity on the discharge side. powder flows into the pump as the cavity on the suction side expands and the powder flows out of the discharge as the cavity collapses. The volume is constant given each cycle of operation. | ||
==== Positive Displacement Pump behavior and safety ==== | ==== Positive Displacement Pump behavior and safety ==== | ||
Positive displacement pumps, unlike centrifugal or roto-dynamic pumps, will in theory produce the same flow at a given speed (RPM) no matter what the discharge pressure. Thus, positive displacement pumps are constant flow machines. However due to a slight increase in internal leakage as the pressure increases, a truly constant flow rate cannot be achieved. | Positive displacement pumps, unlike centrifugal or roto-dynamic pumps, will in theory produce the same flow at a given speed (RPM) no matter what the discharge pressure. Thus, positive displacement pumps are constant flow machines. However due to a slight increase in internal leakage as the pressure increases, a truly constant flow rate cannot be achieved. | ||
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* '''Reciprocating-type''' positive displacement: piston or diaphragm pumps. | * '''Reciprocating-type''' positive displacement: piston or diaphragm pumps. | ||
* '''Linear-type''' positive displacement: Rope pump|rope pumps and chain pumps. | * '''Linear-type''' positive displacement: Rope pump|rope pumps and chain pumps. | ||
===== Rotary Positive Displacement Pumps ===== | ===== Rotary Positive Displacement Pumps ===== | ||
[[File:220px-Rotary_vane_pump.svg.png|thumb|Rotary vane pump]] | [[File:220px-Rotary_vane_pump.svg.png|thumb|Rotary vane pump]] | ||
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'''Drawbacks:''' Positive displacement rotary pumps also have their weaknesses. Because of the nature of the pump, the clearance between the rotating pump and the outer edge must be very close, requiring that the pumps rotate at a slow, steady speed. If rotary pumps are operated at high speeds, the powders will cause erosion. Rotary pumps that experience such erosion eventually show signs of enlarged clearances, which allow powder to slip through and reduce the efficiency of the pump. | '''Drawbacks:''' Positive displacement rotary pumps also have their weaknesses. Because of the nature of the pump, the clearance between the rotating pump and the outer edge must be very close, requiring that the pumps rotate at a slow, steady speed. If rotary pumps are operated at high speeds, the powders will cause erosion. Rotary pumps that experience such erosion eventually show signs of enlarged clearances, which allow powder to slip through and reduce the efficiency of the pump. | ||
===== Reciprocating Positive Displacement Pumps ===== | ===== Reciprocating Positive Displacement Pumps ===== | ||
Reciprocating-type pumps require a system of suction and discharge valves to ensure that the powder moves in a positive direction. Pumps in this category range from having "simplex" one cylinder, to in some cases "quad" (four) cylinders or more. Most reciprocating-type pumps are "duplex" (two) or "triplex" (three) cylinder. Furthermore, they can be either "single acting" independent suction and discharge strokes or "double acting" suction and discharge in both directions. The pumps can be powered by air, steam or through a belt drive from an engine or motor. This type of pump was used extensively in the early days of steam propulsion (19th century) as boiler feed water pumps. Reciprocating pumps are now typically used for pumping highly viscous powders including concrete and heavy oils, and special applications demanding low flow rates against high resistance. | Reciprocating-type pumps require a system of suction and discharge valves to ensure that the powder moves in a positive direction. Pumps in this category range from having "simplex" one cylinder, to in some cases "quad" (four) cylinders or more. Most reciprocating-type pumps are "duplex" (two) or "triplex" (three) cylinder. Furthermore, they can be either "single acting" independent suction and discharge strokes or "double acting" suction and discharge in both directions. The pumps can be powered by air, steam or through a belt drive from an engine or motor. This type of pump was used extensively in the early days of steam propulsion (19th century) as boiler feed water pumps. Reciprocating pumps are now typically used for pumping highly viscous powders including concrete and heavy oils, and special applications demanding low flow rates against high resistance. | ||
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Typical reciprocating pumps are: | Typical reciprocating pumps are: | ||
* [[Diaphragm Pumps]] - similar to plunger pumps, where the plunger pressurizes hydraulic oil which is used to flex a diaphragm in the pumping cylinder. | * [[Diaphragm Pumps]] - similar to plunger pumps, where the plunger pressurizes hydraulic oil which is used to flex a diaphragm in the pumping cylinder. | ||
==== Various Positive Displacement Pumps ==== | ==== Various Positive Displacement Pumps ==== | ||
The positive displacement principle applies in the following types of pumps: | The positive displacement principle applies in the following types of pumps: | ||