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What is a Water Pump? What is it Used For?
Water pumps are mechanical devices used to transfer liquids (usually water) from one place to another. They are commonly used in homes, industrial facilities, agricultural fields, and many different sectors. Water pumps play a crucial role in applications such as irrigation, water supply, wastewater transport, and many other uses by facilitating the movement of water.
What Are the Types of Water Pumps?
Water pumps come in different types according to various needs and applications. The most commonly used types of water pumps are:
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Centrifugal Pump: Uses centrifugal force to throw the liquid outward. It is typically used in homes and industrial facilities for moving water.
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Dirty Water Pump: Specifically designed to handle dirty water. It is used for discharging surface water, drainage water, or wastewater.
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Auxiliary Water Pump: Generally used for sprinkler systems or drawing well water. Auxiliary water pumps are ideal for extracting and utilizing water from an additional source.
What Are the Parts of a Water Pump?
Water pumps generally consist of the following main parts:
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Pump Casing: Encloses the liquid and expels it.
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Motor: The power source that operates the pump.
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Control Panel: Manages the operation process of the pump.
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Inlet and Outlet Connections: Points where the liquid is drawn in and discharged.
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Bearings and Shaft Seal: Ensure the pump operates smoothly and in balance.
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Seals and Gaskets: Prevent leakage and ensure the pump is watertight.
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Capacitor (in some models): Enhances the starting power of the motor.
Regular maintenance and timely replacement of these parts ensure that the water pump operates efficiently and reliably.
Impeller Pump
A pump impeller is a rotating component, often a bladed disc, used in centrifugal pumps to transfer energy from the motor to the fluid being pumped.
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Function:
The primary function of the impeller is to convert the mechanical energy of the motor into kinetic energy in the fluid, which is then converted into pressure as it moves through the pump casing.
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Design:
Impellers typically have vanes or blades extending radially from a hub, connected to a shaft. The shape and number of blades, along with other design features like the eye (inlet) and clearance, affect the pump's performance and its ability to handle solids and other materials.
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Operation:
When the impeller rotates, it creates a centrifugal force that propels the fluid outward, increasing its velocity. As the fluid exits the impeller and moves into the pump casing, its velocity decreases, and the kinetic energy is converted into pressure.
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Types:
There are various impeller types, including closed, semi-open, and open impellers, each with different performance characteristics and suitability for specific applications.
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Factors Affecting Performance:
Impeller design (size, shape, number of blades), rotational speed, and the characteristics of the fluid being pumped all influence the pump's capacity, head, and efficiency.
Products
FA SS316 series pump has just one impeller, pump and motor is connecting by coupling. It gives your advantages for easy disassembling.
Model DG pump is a horizontal multi-stage centrifugal pump and suitable for transporting pure water
Segmental type, horizontal side channel pumps, self-priming and handling gases during normal liquid duty, operating with unshrouded vane wheel impellers.
the type TK pumps are single stage-in-line centrifugal pumps, equipped with standart with standart motor and mechanical seal.
FZS/FZM Series stainless steel horizontal single-stage centrifugal pump is made by advanced techniques such as pressing bulging welding of corrosion resistant plate.
The optimal hydraulic model is used for impeller, the pump is of an utmost dynamic-static balanced and reliable performance
Pump is horizontal, mulistage, sectional type. pump shaft is the extended motor shaft. Axial suction and radical discharge.
FVM, FVMT is non self-priming vertical multistage pump and with standard motor, motor shaft and pump shaft are connected directly by coupling.
Flugo pumps are made for Indonesian conditions. We maximize value for our customers by providing the following services:
• In-house engineering – we can integrate solutions for you fast and efficiently.
• Large inventory of product on hand - reduced lead times
Our mission is to supply products of superior quality, unparalleled performance, utmost safety and reliability. We have a full team of after-sales service to ensure the smooth transition from factory to end-user to make your life easier.
With our in-house workshop and assembly center located in Margumulyo Complex, Surabaya, we are able to meet customer demand with not only superior product, but also a superior delivery service.
