Most manufacturing operations require advanced water treatment systems—either to filter or balance out water that is going to be used in the production of goods or to clean the leftover wastewater resulting from the project. The water pump is responsible for redirecting the water (and its contaminants) from one place to another so that it can be used or treated accordingly. The guide below looks at some of the most commonly used pumps. 

What Kinds of Water Pumps Are Often Used in Industrial Settings?

1. Centrifugal

These pumps are the most common. They contain minimal parts—an engine moves an axis, which then spins an impeller, moving water forward. As such, they require minimal maintenance and are generally cost-effective. They are useful for steadily handling high flow rates, but will only work well when they are completely submerged.

2. Diaphragm

This type of positive displacement pump is usually air-operated. It contains two chambers. Pressure in one chamber pushes the liquid into the other chamber and then out a pipe while the first chamber gets refilled. This pump works great for viscous liquids—meaning those that are thickened. It is also useful for water containing solid material.

3. Progressive Cavity

For fluids that are extremely viscous—pulp, slurry, or wastewater—a progressive cavity pump is useful. Utilizing suction, it is better than a diaphragm pump at working steadily rather than “pulsing” in such a way that the liquid is transported in spurts.

4. ANSI Process

ANSI process pumps are used in paper mills, refineries, textiles, and other processing plant applications. They work well with thin liquids. Made with a variety of materials, they are less susceptible to corrosion than other pumps.

5. Vertical Turbine

This centrifugal pump is designed to move underground water to the surface without the motor, itself, having to be underwater. These are used in water treatment for deep wells and reservoirs.

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