There are many different types of centrifugal pumps, which include trash pumps, multistage pumps, grinder/ chopper pumps, canned motor pumps, slurry pumps, cryogenic pumps, circulator pumps, magnetic drive pumps, etc. Just as there are many types, each carries its benefits and limitations and is suited to different applications. Therefore, it is essential to fully comprehend your application and do the necessary research before deciding on the ideal centrifugal pump for your use.
Along with operating at high efficiency and having a low maintenance cost, one of the most notable benefits of a centrifugal pump is the flexibility in the size and being able to customize it according to your needs.
Here are some of the industrial applications of centrifugal pumps:
Applications of Centrifugal Pumps
Military Applications
As centrifugal pumps are appropriate for transferring high volumes of liquids at high pressure, they are extensively used in military applications. The pumps used for military applications are group support equipment pumps which are used for moving necessary liquids around the military base; shipboard hydraulic pumps, used for transferring hydraulic fluids around a ship; and aircraft fuel pumps, used for carrying fuel to the engine.
Mining Applications
Centrifugal pumps are also used in the mining industry for many purposes. Some of the uses include: transferring water from one location to another, mineral processing, transferring sludge to vessels and tanks, pumping out water from the locations of excavation to make work faster, supplying water for operations of firefighting, getting rid of wastewater and sewage, carrying water to cool down the machinery, and boosting the water pressure.
Paper Producing Mills
One of the most demanding industries for centrifugal pumps is the paper-producing industry. This is because manufacturing paper with water is a possibility. During the pulping process, centrifugal pumps move the paper stock, which consists of water and many other liquids. Centrifugal pumps again come to the rescue by separating the fibrous solids of the liquid and then proceeding the pulp through the system.
Water Treatment Plants
As the name suggests, centrifugal pumps are a great asset to water treatment plants as they help transfer water from one place to another. In simple words, they are moving it around the water plant. Centrifugal pumps are used for various applications like desalinating salty water, disinfection, and circulating water in the filtering systems.
Irrigation Sector
Widely used for agriculture, centrifugal pumps are used for carrying water to the fields from the lakes & reservoirs. As these pumps use a centrifugal force, they also help take water to levels of high elevation from low elevation.
Chemical Industry
Centrifugal pumps are of great use to the chemical industry when transferring high-viscose and low-viscous liquids from one place to another. Furthermore, they effectively pump flammable liquids like gasoline, corrosive liquids like alkalis and acids, and viscous liquids like sludge.
In conclusion, centrifugal pumps are a wise choice for all industrial sectors as they come in handy for various applications with the flexibility to design and customize according to your needs.
