Pumps
| Types | Advantages | Limitations |
|
Pneumatic
|
Several models and designs
|
Expensive to maintain |
| Reciprocating |
Safety
Wide Pressure & Volume Range
|
Expensive to Operate |
| Diaphram |
Safety
Low cost to maintain Minimizes Controls |
Low pressure
only
Expensive to operate Pulsations Low Pressure only
|
| Electric |
High volume
Low operating cost
|
Low pressure
only
|
| Centrifugal |
Low maintenance
cost Constant pressure
|
Constant
volume
High initial cost |
| DC Gear |
Variable
Volume
Safety Constant pressure |
Must be XP
Limited volume pressure |
Transfer Efficiency
