Creation of fluid flow : Pump

„ Objectives :
„ Distinguish between positive and non-positive
displacement pumps
„ Understand the principle of operation of gear, vane and
piston pumps
„ Differentiate between fixed and variable displacement
pumps, external and
„ internal gear pumps as well as axial and radial piston
pumps
„ Explain how pressure-compensated pumps work
„ Identify the various types of pumps used in hydraulics
„ Select and size pumps for various hydraulic applications
„ Carry out basic maintenance activities on the pumps.
Principle of operation
 Pump classification

Positive displacement pumps. Non-positive displacement pumps and

ROTARY
RESIPROCATING
PISTON PUMP
GEAR PUMPSCREW PUMP
-INTERNAL
-EXTERNAL VANE PUMP
-GEROTER AXIAL
RADIAL PISTON

FIXED DISP. VARIABLE

STATIONARY STA. BENT AXIS INLINE

CYLINDER PISTON
BALANCED
UNBALANCE
VARIABLE SWASH PLATE CAMDRIVEN
Non-positive displacement pumps

„ hydro-dynamic pump
„ fluid is displaced and transferred using
the inertia of the fluid in motion
„ Low Initial Cost & maintenance cost
„ Operated quietly
„ All types of fluid like sludge and slurries
„ High reliability
„ Simplicity of operation
Positive displacement
„ hydrostatic pumps
„ pumps discharge a fixed quantity of oil per
revolution
„ Capability to generate high pressures
„ High volumetric efficiency
„ Small and compact with high power to weight ratio
„ Relatively smaller changes in efficiency throughout the
pressure range
„ Wider operating range i.e. the capability to operate over
a wide pressure and
„ speed range.
External gear pump
Internal gear pump
Lobe pump
Gerotor pump
Vane pumps
Balanced vane pump
Variable displacement vane
pump
Pressure compensation in
variable displacement vane
pumps
Simple circuit with variable
displacement pump.
Simple circuit with fixed
displacement pump
Piston pump
„ Bent-axis piston pumps