Pump Types Guide - Find the right pump for the job

Total Head
Recommended Media Horse Power
Pump Type Basic Description Key Features Applications Used Advantages Flow Rate Ranges (Pressure)
(Fluid) Ranges
Ranges
All sorts of liquids can be Water and relatively thin
General name for pumps with one pumps with centrifugal pumps. liquids (won't pump thicker Best pump choice for lower 5 - 200,000 gpm 10 - 7,500 ft
One or more impellers. Casing
or more impellers. Many types Highest flow rates of all pump oils). Can pump liquids with viscosity (thin) liquids and
Centrifugal is volute or diffuser type.
and configurations for different types. Handles clean or dirty or without solids if proper high flow rates. No pulsations -------- -------- 0.125 - 5,000 hp
Pumps Normally electric motor driven,
applications. See below for liquids, and liquids with low impeller type is chosen. that may be found in some
but other drive types available.
specific centrifugal pump types. viscosity. Liquid should not Available in alloys for positive displacement pumps.
contain air or vapors. corrosive services. 19 - 757,080 lpm 3 - 2,286 m

Dimensional standardization
ANSI Process pumps are the only
allows the complete piping, 10 - 5,000 gpm 50 - 750 ft
dimensionally standard pump type
Considered an end suction pump, foundation, and building design
in the U.S. pump industry (e.g.,
frame mounted. Normally Transfer and process Water and relatively thin liquids to be completed before the
comparable sizes of all
supplied with open impellers. applications in chemical plants, (won't pump thicker oils). Can pump supplier is chosen. Also,
manufacturers have identical -------- --------
ANSI Process Dimensionally standard sizes pulp and paper mills, refineries, pump liquids with or without this permits the pump brand to
envelope and interface 1 - 250 hp
Pumps supplied by all manufacturers. food processing plants, and solids if proper impeller type is be switched in the field without
dimensions.) ANSI process pumps
Available in a wide variety of general services in chosen. Available in alloys for having to re-pipe or modify the
are, by definition, a horizontal, end
alloys and non-metals for many manufacturing plants of all types. corrosive services. motor, coupling, or bedplate.
suction, single stage pump. The
corrosive services. This pump type has more 38 - 18,927 lpm 22 - 325 psi
pump meets ANSI B73.1 (ASME
material options than other
B73.1).
types.

The API pump type applies to

pumps built to the API 610 Meets API 610 standard for 10 - 10,000 gpm 50 - 7,500 ft
Meets API 610 requirements,
standard for pumps for refineries, hydrocarbon services. Includes Hydrocarbon transfer and
assuring safety and reliability
API Process pipelines, and other hydrocarbon closed impellers, with locked processing services in Crude oil and all types of
for high pressure, high -------- -------- 1 - 5,000 hp
Pumps processing applications. It wearing rings. Normally refineries, pipelines, and hydrocarbons.
temperature hydrocarbon
includes end suction, horizontal centerline mounted to minimize hydrocarbon processing plants.
services.
split case, vertical turbine, and thermal movement. 38 - 37,854 lpm 22 - 3251 psi
other types.

This pump type is the best type 5,000 - 200,000 gpm 10 - 30 ft

Flood dewatering, power plant Water and relatively thin to achieve very high flow rate
Axial Flow pumps are a very high
Axial Flow Single stage, high specific speed circulating water pump, liquids. Can pump liquids with with very low head, a hydraulic
flow, low head type of pump. Also 10 - 1,500 hp
Pumps impeller for high flow low head. evaporator services, and or without solids if proper requirement needed for certain -------- --------
called a propeller pump.
irrigation. impeller type is chosen. applications such as flood
dewatering. 18,927 - 757,08 lpm 4 - 13 psi

Booster pumps are used to Water and relatively thin Allows the building up of
Booster pumps are almost 5 - 10,000 gpm 200 - 7,500 ft
further boost the pressure in a Potable water distribution, liquids (won't pump thicker additional pressure that is
always a multi-stage pump (has
Booster system. It may be an end suction, irrigation booster, cooling water oils). Normally not used for required to move liquid a long
more than one impeller). All 1 - 5,000 hp
Pumps in-line circulator, horizontal split booster, process booster liquids containing solids. distance or to use the high -------- --------
other features are quite specific
case, or vertical turbine in a can service Available in alloys for pressure for spraying or other
to the application.
type of pump. corrosive services. services. 19 - 37,854 lpm 87 - 3,251 psi

Pumping chemicals, 5 - 1,500 gpm 25 - 400 ft

Pump and motor are close
hydrocarbons, or other liquids
coupled, so no mechanical seal.
Canned Motor pumps are seal less that are difficult to seal, or where Eliminates the mechanical seal,
Pump rotor includes a circulating
centrifugal pumps. The impeller is the consequences of leakage are one of the largest components
Canned Motor path of pumped liquid to lubricate All types of thin (non-viscous -------- --------
directly attached to the motor rotor, serious. Pumping heat transfer of pump maintenance cost. 0.5 - 300 hp
Pumps sleeve bearings and thrust liquids).
with a can separating the wetted fluids which are high temperature Plus, the pump is assured to be
surfaces. These wear areas are
rotor from the motor stator. or which are prone to costly leak-free.
made of ceramic, silicon carbide,
evaporative losses with
or tungsten carbide. 19 - 5,678 lpm 11 - 173 psi
traditional mechanical seals.

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Pump Type Basic Description Key Features Applications Used Advantages Flow Rate Ranges (Pressure)
(Fluid) Ranges
Ranges

Chopper Pumps are a type of Chopper pumps are used in 50 - 10,000 gpm 15 - 200 ft
Pump impeller contains heavy Able to pump liquids
centrifugal pump that is designed applications that plug Liquids containing solids and
duty grinding teeth, and many containing long stringy
Chopper to chop up solids and stringy conventional solids handling stringy material that would
have replaceable wear plates in materials or other solids that -------- -------- 1 - 500 hp
Pumps material as it pumps. It is wastewater pumps in industrial, otherwise be difficult to
the casing, to allow chopping of would plug up in other pump
available in a vertical column and chemical, and fool processing pump.
solids as the pump operates. types.
end suction configuration. facilities. 189 - 37,854 lpm 7 - 87 psi

In-line suction and discharge Circulator pumps are used in 5 - 750 gpm 20 - 180 ft
piping connections. Pump may be HVAC systems in buildings
Circulator pumps is generally a
Circulator equipped with a traditional motor (chilled water circulation, hot Water and relatively thin In-line design saves on floor
pump with in-line suction and -------- -------- 1 - 50 hp
Pumps and coupling, or may have a water circulation, and potable liquids. space.
discharge flanges.
wetted rotor motor that eliminates water circulation). Also circulation
the seal. of cooling water in plants.
19 - 2,839 lpm 9 - 78 psi

Low temperature applications 5 - 1,000 gpm 25 - 1,000 ft

Cryogenic pumps are used to Special materials, seals, and Able to tolerate the low
Cryogenic in process industries, LNG Ideal for very low
handle very low temperature clearances to tolerate very low temperatures found in certain -------- -------- 0.5 - 500 hp
Pumps supply, and semiconductor temperature liquids.
liquids. temperatures. applications.
manufacturing.
19 - 3,785 lpm 11 - 434 psi

Drum pumps are used to pump 0.5 - 70 gpm 20 - 75 ft

small quantities of liquid out of
drums and carboys. Pump is very Small diameter tube surrounding Very practical way to pump
Pumping small quantities of Wide variety of thin and thick -------- --------
Drum slim to fit in drum opening. Normally the shaft fits into the opening of a small amounts of various fluids
liquids out of 55 gallon drums liquids, including corrosive 0.25 - 1 hp
Pumps supplied as centrifugal pump, but 55 gallon drum. Normally has a that are stored in drums or
and larger carboys. liquids.
positive displacement pump types hand-trigger controlled motor. carboys.
are available for thicker liquids and 2 - 265 lpm 9 - 33 psi
pastes.

Horizontal shaft, single impeller Water and relatively thin

End suction pumps are the 5 - 7,000 gpm 10 - 750 ft
(see multi-stage category for Any transfer or circulation of liquids (won't pump thicker
common type of centrifugal pump. Lowest first cost option for
pumps with more liquid. Handles clean or dirty oils). Can pump liquids with
End Suction Has horizontal shaft with most applications. Stocked by
impellers). Various impeller liquids, and liquids with low or without solids if proper -------- -------- 0.125 - 250 hp
Pumps overhung impeller. Flow goes in most distributors in common
types for clean and dirty viscosity. Liquid should not impeller type is chosen.
the end of the casing, and out the sizes.
services, many material contain air or vapors. Available in alloys for
top. 19 - 26,498 lpm 4 - 325 psi
options corrosive services.

Centrifugal pump used for 20 - 5,000 gpm 100 - 1,200 ft

firefighting in buildings, plants, and
other locations. May meet UL/NFPA Meets requirements of UL/FM
Listed pumps meet the
Fire standards for fire pumps. Normally Firefighting services of all types, for firefighting pumps. Suppliers -------- --------
requirements of UL/FM for Water 10 - 800 hp
Pumps this is a horizontal split case or both UL/FM listed and unlisted. often include complete system,
firefighting services.
vertical turbine pump for UL/FM including engine and controls.
services. Non listed pumps may be
76 - 18,927 lpm 43 - 520 psi
end suction type.

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Pump Type Basic Description Key Features Applications Used Advantages Flow Rate Ranges (Pressure)
(Fluid) Ranges
Ranges

Grinder pumps are a type of This type of sewage pump 5 - 50 gpm 50 - 150 ft
submersible sewage pump that allows smaller diameter
has cutting teeth incorporated sewage lines than typical
Grinding teeth on the inlet of
Grinder onto the impeller, to grind the Residential pressure sewer Sewage and other gravity drain sewers. Also, -------- --------
the impeller, submersible 0.5 - 5 hp
Pumps sewage for pressure sewer systems. wastewater. the sewer lines can follow the
motor.
applications. Also available in contour of the land since they
progressing cavity pump positive don’t have to continuously 19 - 189 lpm 22 - 65 psi
displacement type. drain to the collection point.

Horizontal Split Case pumps are a

Usually higher flow rate 100 - 100,000 gpm 50 - 1,500 ft
types of centrifugal pump type has Double suction impeller gives This pump type permits much
applications than end suction Water and relatively thin liquids
a single double suction impeller better NPSH and lower axial higher flow rates than end
Horizontal pumps. Used for cooling water, (won't pump thicker oils).
supported between bearings. thrust. Casing is normally double suction pumps. The double
Split Case plant make-up water, potable Normally not used for liquids -------- -------- 3 - 5,000 hp
Casing is split horizontally for volute, to reduce radial bearing suction impeller has no axial
Pumps water distribution, fire pumps, containing solids. Available in
maintenance. Suction and loads. Pump has two seals, both thrust loads, and is less likely to
pipelines, and other main alloys for corrosive services.
discharge flanges are opposed to sealing suction pressure. cavitate.
process flows. 379 - 378,540 lpm 22 - 650 psi
each other.

Jet pumps are a type of home 1 - 70 gpm 20 - 200 ft

Horizontal end suction pump
water well pump that is used for
with ejector either mounted on
lower flow rates than vertical Lower cost domestic well
Jet Pumps the pump (for shallow well Domestic water wells Water -------- -------- 0.5 - 5 hp
turbine types. It is a horizontal pump than submersible.
services), or located down in
end suction pump, put makes use
the well.
of an ejector to assist the flow. 4 - 265 lpm 9 - 87 psi

Magnets are typically made of

Magnetic drive pumps are a type of ceramic, samarium cobalt, or
5 - 4,000 gpm 25 - 1,000 ft
seal less centrifugal pump. It neodymium. Bushings and thrust Pumping chemicals,
transmits the torque from the motor surfaces inside the can are made hydrocarbons, or other liquids
to the impeller by means of a of silicon carbide or tungsten that are difficult to seal, or where Eliminates the mechanical seal,
rotating outer magnet which carbide, or ceramic, to handle the the consequences of leakage are one of the largest components
Magnetic Drive All types of thin (non-viscous -------- --------
transmits the magnetic flux through potentially abrasive liquid that serious. Pumping heat transfer of pump maintenance cost. 0.5 - 300 hp
Pumps liquids).
a can to an inner magnet that is circulates inside the can. Most fluids which are high temperature Plus, the pump is assured to be
attached to the impeller. The inside must be protected against loss of or which are prone to costly leak-free.
of the can is thus isolated, with no flow, which could seriously evaporative losses with
shaft penetration, and the seal is damage the pump due to traditional mechanical seals. 19 - 15,142 lpm 11 - 434 psi
eliminated. temperature build-up due to the
magnetic flux.

Multistage pumps use multiple Casing may be split radially or Water and relatively thin
Best ways to get high 5 - 10,000 gpm 200 - 7,500 ft
impellers with either diffusers or axially. Axial thrust may or may Higher pressure services such liquids (won't pump thicker
pressure with a centrifugal
volutes generate more head than not be balanced out, depending as boiler feed water, oils). Normally not used for
Multistage Pumps pump. Thrust loads may be -------- -------- 1 - 5,000 hp
single stage (single impeller) on design. Impellers are condensate, pipelines, reverse liquids containing solids.
lower than single stage
pumps. Available in horizontal enclosed design with diffuser or osmosis, and decaling. Available in alloys for
designs. 19 - 37,854 lpm 87 - 3,251 psi
and vertical orientations. volute casing. corrosive services.

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Pump Type Basic Description Key Features Applications Used Advantages Flow Rate Ranges (Pressure)
(Fluid) Ranges
Ranges

Regenerative turbine pumps are not

Normally single stage, though Very compact pump for low 1 - 200 gpm 50 - 1,200 ft
considered a true centrifugal, but
multi-sage is available. Pump has flow, high head applications.
works on the same kinetic principal
very tight internal clearances, so Small boiler feed pumps for dry This may result in space
as a centrifugal pump. Instead of an
liquid pumped must be quite cleaners, bakeries, and similar savings and reduced cost for
Regenerative impeller with vanes, the turbine -------- --------
clean. Pump has very steep small commercial boilers. Also Thin, clear liquids. small boiler feed pumps. This 0.5 - 75 hp
Turbine Pumps impeller has blades similar to
head-capacity curve, so pump used in OEM applications such pump type handles vapor and
turbines, which generate the head.
must be protected against as chiller and laser cooling. air mixed in with the liquid
Normally it is end suction, single
possibly operating against closed better than traditional
stage, though multi-stage versions 4 - 757 lpm 22 - 520 psi
valve. centrifugal pumps.
are available.

Pumps are constructed either

of high nickel cast iron (white Mining, minerals processing, Ordinary pumps wouldn't 10 - 30,000 gpm 30 - 250 ft
Slurry pump is a general term for
iron) to withstand the abrasive transportation of slurries for withstand the abrasive wear
a pump that handles an abrasive
wear of slurries, or the pump is processing, and dredging. Also that slurries cause on pump
slurry. They may be considered Very abrasive liquids of all
Slurry Pumps lined with rubber for more pumps used in slurry parts. Slurry pumps are -------- -------- 1 - 2000 hp
an end suction pump, vertical types.
round-edged slurries. Pumps applications in coal fired power designed to handle abrasive
column pump, or submersible
often have replaceable wear plants, steel mills, cement mills, slurries and give pumps the
pump.
plates on one or both sides of etc. longest life possible. 38 - 113,560 lpm 13 - 108 psi
the impeller.

Self-Priming pumps are a type of Water and relatively thin liquids 5 - 7,000 gpm 10 - 350 ft
centrifugal that can be located Sump pumps and dewatering (won't pump thicker oils). Can
Self-Priming above the suction reservoir without No need for external priming or applications. Transfer services pump liquids with or without
No need for external priming -------- -------- 1 - 150 hp
Pumps an external priming system. End foot valves. where pump must be located solids if proper impeller type is
suction configuration, but enlarged above the suction vessel. chosen. Available in alloys for
case to support priming. corrosive services. 19 - 26,498 lpm 4 - 152 psi

Eliminates column shaft and

Submersible pumps involve a Submerged motor, either air- Water and relatively thin 5 - 7,500 gpm 10 - 200 ft
Sump pump services, effluent bearings found in column
submersible motor with a close filled or oil-filled. Different liquids (won't pump thicker
Submersible and sewage services ranging in sump pump. More compact,
coupled to single stage pump that impellers are designed to oils). Can pump liquids with -------- ........ 0.25 - 250 hp
Pumps size from products for homes to reduced sump installation
allows the entire assembly to accommodate solids of various or without solids if proper
main sewage treatment plants. cost. May be located in areas
operate submerged. sizes. impeller type is chosen. 19 - 28,391 lpm 4 - 87 psi
prone to flooding.

Trash pumps are a type of self- Open or non-clog enclosed 5 - 1,000 gpm 25 - 150 ft
priming centrifugal or submersible impellers, designed to pass rocks Designed to pump the solids
Dewatering construction sites, Dirty water containing mud,
Trash Pumps centrifugal pump designed to and other debris. Pumps may be and abrasives found in many 0.25 - 50 hp
mines, and utility pits. rocks, stone, and other debris. ........ --------
handle rocks and other solids while self-priming. Seals usually have dewatering applications.
dewatering. hardened faces. 19 - 3,785 lpm 11 - 65 psi

Water and relatively thin

Vertical sump pumps involve a Various impeller types for clean
liquids (won't pump thicker 5 - 7,500 gpm 15 - 150 ft
vertical shaft supported in a and dirty services. Sleeve Relatively low cost sump
oils). Can pump liquids with
Vertical Sump center column. Single impeller, bearings in the column pipe pump. Most designs need no
Sump pump services. or without solids if proper -------- -------- 0.5 - 250 hp
Pumps open or enclosed, pumps through need to be lubricated by the shaft seal, since shaft column
impeller type is chosen.
a volute casing and then out a sump water, or externally with not pressurized.
Available in alloys for
discharge column pipe. water or grease. 19 - 28,391 lpm 7 - 65 psi
corrosive services.

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(Fluid) Ranges
Ranges

Vertical turbine pumps are a vertical Available with open and enclosed
shaft pump that is designed to fit in impellers. Sleeve bearings in 50 - 150,000 gpm 15 - 2,000 ft
Only practical way to pump
a bore-hole well. Can also pump out pump diffuser bowls are Water and relatively thin liquids
Irrigation, potable water supply, from a deep well. Wide flow
of open reservoir, river, intake lubricated by liquid pumped. (won't pump thicker oils). Can
plant make-up water, cooling and head ranges. Low floor
Vertical Turbine structure, or tank, or can be Vertical high thrust motor pump liquids with or without
water, fire pumps, potable water space usage. Immersed pump -------- -------- 1 - 5,000 hp
Pumps mounted in barrel for booster pump mounted on top for product solids if proper impeller type is
distribution, booster pumps, and eliminates priming. Canned
applications. Pump can have one or lubricated line shaft bearings, or chosen. Available in alloys for
process pumps. pump version excellent for low
more impellers and diffuser bowls, submersible motor mounted corrosive services.
NPSH services
depending on total head below pump to eliminate line 189 - 567,810 lpm 7 - 867 psi
requirement. shaft and line shaft bearings.

Available with open and

enclosed impellers. Sleeve
bearings in pump diffuser bowls 50 - 20,000 gpm 20 - 1,000 ft
A type of vertical turbine pump are lubricated by liquid Only practical way to pump
Irrigation, potable water supply, Water and relatively thin
designed especially for use in a pumped. Vertical high thrust from a deep well. Wide flow
plant make-up water, cooling liquids. Can pump liquids with
Well Pumps drilled bore-hole well. Also, for motor mounted on top for and head ranges. Low floor -------- -------- 1 - 3,000 hp
water, fire pumps, potable or without solids if proper
lower flow rates refer to jet pump product lubricated line shaft space usage. Immersed
water distribution impeller type is chosen.
type above. bearings, or submersible motor pump eliminates priming.
mounted below pump to
189 - 75,708 lpm 9 - 434 psi
eliminate line shaft and line
shaft bearings.

A positive displacement (PD) pump

is a general name for a pump type 0.1 - 15,000 gpm 10 - 100,000 psi
Best choice for higher viscosity
that does not have impellers, but All types of services in many
services, and to move liquids
rather relies on rotating or Pump works on positive industries where positive
High viscosity fluids, some gently. May also be needed for
Positive reciprocating parts to directly push displacement principal, either displacement pumps are favored
thinner fluids, fluids containing low flow, high pressure
Displacement the liquid in an enclosed volume, rotary or reciprocating type. See over centrifugal pumps due to -------- -------- 0.5 - 5,000 hp
solids, especially fragile solids, combination, or other
Pumps until enough pressure is built up to below for features of specific high viscosity, presence of fragile
and shear sensitive liquids. application niches. Some types
move the liquid into the discharge types. or shear sensitive solids, or need
are inherently self-priming, and
system. This includes many specific for low flow and high pressure.
several types are seal less.
types for specific applications, as .38 - 56,781 lpm .7 - 6,895 bar
described below.

Can be used where no

electricity is available, if
0.25 - 300 gpm 10 - 125 psi
AODD pumps are any type of Many applications in general compressed air is available.
Air section with shuttle valve
reciprocating diaphragm pump plant service where electricity Wide range of liquids, Available in a variety of metal
applies air alternately to the two
AODD Pumps containing two diaphragms and isn't available, or where the including liquids containing and non-metallic materials 0.25 - 30 hp
diaphragms. Each diaphragm -------- --------
driven by air instead of by electric liquid being pumped has high solids, and corrosive liquids. depending on the fluid
has a set of check valves.
motor. solids content or high viscosity. pumped. Able to pump liquids
containing large solids. Pump 1 - 1,136 lpm .7 - 9 bar
is seal less and can run dry.

Concrete pumps are a type of High pressure discharge for 10 - 1,000 gpm 25 - 1,000 psi
reciprocating positive displacement pumping concrete long distances Best way to move concrete
Concrete pouring, construction Concrete and other aggregate
Concrete Pump pump that is specially designed to or up high elevations. Materials of long distances and up heights -------- -------- 10 - 500 hp
projects. solutions.
pump concrete and other mixed construction that can handle the during pour.
aggregate solutions. abrasive aggregate.
38 - 3,785 lpm 2 - 69 bar

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Recommended Media Horse Power
Pump Type Basic Description Key Features Applications Used Advantages Flow Rate Ranges (Pressure)
(Fluid) Ranges
Ranges

Diaphragm pumps are a type of

reciprocating positive
1 - 1,800 gpm 25 - 15,000 psi
displacement pump in which
Handles a wide range of
liquid is pumped by a Many applications in general
Pump contains reciprocating Wide range of liquids, liquids, including liquids
Diaphragm reciprocating diaphragm, which is plant service where the liquid
diaphragm and inlet and outlet including liquids containing containing solids. Pump is -------- -------- 0.5 - 2,000 hp
Pumps driven by a solenoid, a being pumped has high solids
check valves. solids, and corrosive liquids. seal less, and can run dry
mechanical drive, or a fluid drive. content or high viscosity.
without damaging the pump.
Other versions are air operated
(see AODD type below). Pump 4 - 6,814 lpm 2 - 1,034 bar
has inlet and outlet check valves.

Flexible impeller pumps are a type

5 - 150 gpm 10 - 60 psi
of rotary positive displacement Used as bilge and ballast pumps
pump that has a rotating rubber Various rubber materials in small and medium marine Water, seawater, and other thin Relatively low cost way to move
Flexible
impeller with vanes that bend and available for correct compatibility services. Also found in other liquids, including liquids liquids containing some -------- -------- 0.25 - 10 hp
Impeller Pumps then straighten as the impeller with the fluid pumped. applications in plants where fluids containing some solids. amounts of solids.
rotates to conform to the internal contain some solids.
cam in the pump casing. 19 - 568 lpm .7 - 4 bar

Gear pumps are a type of rotary 1 - 1,500 gpm 10 - 2,500 psi

positive displacement pump in
Internal and external gear Oils and other high viscosity Most widely used for clean oil
which liquid is pumped by passing Most common pump for clean
Gear Pumps types. Typically doesn't handle liquids. Usually only suited for services. Few moving parts, -------- -------- 0.5 - 2,000 hp
between two meshing gears and oils and other viscous liquids.
solids or abrasive liquids. clean liquids (no solids). simple construction.
the surrounding casing. There are
internal and external gear types. 4 - 5,678 lpm .7 - 138 bar

Lobe pumps involve two shafts

Pump has timing gears so that This is the normal pump of 25 - 3,000 gpm 50 - 450 psi
drive lobes which mesh with each
lobes don't contact each other choice for sanitary applications
other, but do not touch due to the Available in sanitary options for Liquids which are viscous or
while pumping. Available in pumping viscous liquids or
Lobe Pumps use of timing gears. This allows food, beverage, pharmaceutical, which contain fragile solids or
-------- --------
1 - 500 hp
sanitary options for food, liquids containing fragile solids.
gentle pumping of liquids containing and biotech applications. are shear sensitive.
pharmaceutical, and biotech No metal to metal contact
soft or fragile solids, or viscous
services. inside the pump.
liquids. 95 - 11,356 lpm 3 - 31 bar

Pump is typically a diaphragm

style, though older designs are
plunger type. Diaphragm is .01 - 20 gpm 10 - 30,000 psi
Metering pumps are a type of
driven by solenoid, mechanical Used to meter or dose very low
reciprocating positive Accurate, repeatable
actuation, or hydraulic flow rates with high accuracy.
displacement diaphragm pump Wide variety of thin and thick volumetric flow measurement.
actuation. Pump includes inlet Most common application is
Metering Pumps that has a very low flow rate liquids, including corrosive Ability to easily adjust the flow 0.125 - 60 hp
and outlet check valves. chemical treatment of water in -------- --------
(typically measured in gallons per liquids. rate by adjusting stroke
Normally contains stroke length boilers, cooling towers, potable
hour or per day, rather than per length or speed.
adjustment to vary flow rate, water, etc.
minute). Flow rate is adjustable.
and some pumps can also
control flow rate with speed .038 - 76 lpm .7 - 2,068 bar
control.

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Recommended Media Horse Power
Pump Type Basic Description Key Features Applications Used Advantages Flow Rate Ranges (Pressure)
(Fluid) Ranges
Ranges

Peristaltic pumps or hose pumps This pump type is used to handle

0.2 - 200 gpm 10 - 250 psi
are a type of rotary positive Includes replaceable hose that chlorine and other disinfectants in
This pump type requires no
Peristaltic displacement pump that has a roller must be compatible with the commercial swimming pools, in Wide range of liquids, including
seal, and keeps the liquid
Pumps or shoe that squeezes a tube or pumped liquid. This hose is wineries, in sewage treatment liquids containing solids, and 0.125 - 40 hp
inside the tube, so zero -------- --------
(Hose Pump) hose as it rotates. The squeezing typically able to be replaced when plants, and in many OEM corrosive liquids.
leakage.
action moves the liquid along the worn. applications where seal less
tube. pumping is a plus. .78 - 757 lpm .7 - 17 bar

Pump includes one or more May be better alternative than 5 - 700 gpm 50 - 5,000 psi
Piston pumps are a type of Used in oil production, in wash
double acting pistons, sealed plunger pump in certain
reciprocating positive down services, pressure Water and other thin liquids,
with O-rings against cylinder applications, such as
Piston Pumps displacement pump that has, washing, car washes, reverse including liquids containing -------- -------- 1 - 500 hp
walls. Pump has an inlet and abrasive liquids. Slower
double acting osmosis, and other applications abrasives.
outlet check valve for each speeds may mean less
reciprocating pistons. where high pressure is needed.
piston. maintenance. 19 - 2,650 lpm 3 - 345 bar

Pump includes one or more 5 - 1,200 gpm 50 - 100,000 psi

Plunger pumps are a type of Used in oil production, in wash
single acting plungers, sealed
reciprocating positive displacement down services, pressure
with packing against cylinder Water and other thin liquids, Best way to achieve very high
Plunger Pumps pump that has, typically, three or washing, car washes, reverse ........ ........ 1 - 5,000 hp
walls. Pump has an inlet and crude oils. pressures when pumping.
five single acting reciprocating osmosis, and other applications
outlet check valve for each
plungers. where high pressure is needed.
plunger. 19 - 4,543 lpm 3 - 6,895 bar

Progressive cavity pumps are a

type of rotary positive Used to pump polymers and
10 - 2,400 gpm 50 - 2,000 psi
displacement pump that has a Rotor is an interference fit dewatered sludge in sewage Sometimes considered the
single-threaded helically shaped inside the electrometric stator treatment applications, and in Wide variety of thin and thick pump of last resort, as it will
Progressive rotor turning inside of a double- to minimize leakage (slip). pumping liquids which are liquids, including corrosive handle difficult liquids which
-------- -------- 1 - 500 hp
Cavity Pumps threaded helically shaped rubber Starting torque may be higher viscous or contain solids in liquids and liquids containing are viscous or contain solids
stator. This produces a than running torque because of industrial plants such as pulp solids. and which other pump types
progressing cavity that moves the this. mills, petrochemical, and cannot accommodate.
liquid through the pump and chemical plants. 38 - 9,085 lpm 3 - 138 bar
pressurizes it.

Two screw pumps make use of 50 - 15,000 gpm 50 - 4,500 psi

Screw pumps use two intermeshing
timing gears so that meshing Fuel transfer, elevators, and
screws, driven by timing gears, Oils, fuels, and other high
screws don't drive each other. other applications requiring Highest flow rate of positive
Screw Pumps move oils and other viscous liquids. viscosity liquids. Also handles -------- -------- 5 - 5,000 hp
Triple screw types have one relatively high flow rates of displacement pumps.
Also available with three screws, two-phase liquid/gas mixtures.
screw driving the other two and viscous liquids.
one driving the other.
don't include timing gears.
189 - 56,781 lpm 3 - 310 bar

Vane pumps use a rotor with 5 - 2,500 gpm 20 - 200 psi

Oils and other high viscosity Good for both thick and thin
vanes located in slots, rotating An alternative to a gear pump
liquids. Usually only suited for liquids, so often chosen for
inside an eccentrically shaped Sliding vanes are often made of for transferring oils and other
Vane Pumps clean liquids (no solids). Also terminals and truck unloading -------- -------- 1 - 300 hp
casing. As the rotor turns, the carbon. viscous liquids. Also good for
good for thin liquids like where many types of liquids
vanes move in and out of the thinner liquids.
gasoline and water. are handled.
slots. 19 - 9,464 lpm 1 - 14 bar

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