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Differentiate between Centrifugal pumps and Reciprocating pumps
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Sr No | Parameter | Centrifugal Pump | Reciprocating Pump |
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1 | Type | Rotary type | Positive displacement type |
2 | Discharge | Continuously discharges the fluid | Does not discharge the fluid continuously |
3 | Type of fluid | Used for pumping fluids having high viscosity | Used for pumping fluids having low viscosity |
4 | Effect of pressure | Flow rate is inversely proportional to change in pressure | Remains unaffected due to change in pressures |
5 | Energy Transfer | Employs impellers to transfer energy to fluid | It has a piston cylinder arrangement to transfer energy to fluid |
6 | Maintenance | Require less maintenance | Require higher maintenance |
7 | Application | Usually for domestic purposes where higher discharge,at low heads is required | For industrial purposes where fluids of high,viscosity are pumped at high heads. |