Positive displacement pumps physically move fluid and cannot operate safely with a closed downstream valve, as closing the valve would cause continuous pressure buildup and eventual mechanical failure of the pump or piping. Dynamic pumps, unlike positive displacement pumps, can be operated for short periods under closed valve conditions without causing mechanical issues.
Positive displacement pumps physically move fluid and cannot operate safely with a closed downstream valve, as closing the valve would cause continuous pressure buildup and eventual mechanical failure of the pump or piping. Dynamic pumps, unlike positive displacement pumps, can be operated for short periods under closed valve conditions without causing mechanical issues.
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Positive displacement pumps physically move fluid and cannot operate safely with a closed downstream valve, as closing the valve would cause continuous pressure buildup and eventual mechanical failure of the pump or piping. Dynamic pumps, unlike positive displacement pumps, can be operated for short periods under closed valve conditions without causing mechanical issues.
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One practical difference between dynamic and positive displacement pumps
is their ability to operate under closed valve conditions.
Positive displacement pumps physically displace the fluid; hence closing a valve downstream of a positive displacement pump will result in a continual build up in pressure resulting in mechanical failure of either pipeline or pump. Dynamic pumps differ in that they can be safely operated under closed valve conditions (for short periods of time).