COMP AC T G E AR P U M P

INTRODUCTION BLOCK DIAGRAM

A gear pump is a type of positive displacement (PD) pump.
It moves a fluid by repeatedly enclosing a fixed volume
using interlocking cogs or gears, transferring it mechanically
using a cyclic pumping action. It delivers a smooth pulse-
free flow proportional to the rotational speed of its gears.
Gear pumps are particularly suited for pumping oils and
other high viscosity fluids.

OBJECTIVE
1) To study the operation of compact gear pump and to
obtain the performance characteristic curve.
2) To determine the relation between power input and flow
rate of the pump.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION APPLICATIONS

The unit consists of a storage tank and a gear pump with a
motor on a steel base, and measuring instruments. It is to be
used with oil or glycol.
WORKING OF GEAR PUMP
In general gear pump is consist of two gears which meshes
together and revolves in opposite directions within a casing.
The transfer of fluid in gear pump takes place at inlet pot of
the gear pump, which also helps in creating voids and
suction which gets filled by working fluid. With the help of
this gears or due to this rotating mechanism only
displacement of fluid takes place and fluid gets discharged.
The spacing between the gear teeth and the pump housing is
very fine.
Gear pumps are commonly used for pumping
high viscosity fluids such as oil, paints, resins
or foodstuffs. They are preferred in any
application where accurate dosing or high
pressure output is required. The output of a
gear pump is not greatly affected by pressure
so they also tend to be preferred in any
situation where the supply is irregular.
Day tank filling.
Bio-diesel circulation.
pH chemical dosing.
Liquid refrigerant removal in chillers.
Constant pressure continuous inkjet
delivery.

INSTRUCTOR
EQUIPRMENT
Engr. Adnan Ghani

PREPARED BY GROUP (E)

• Habib-Ur-Rehman 42515
• Muhammad Usama 41635
• Qazi M. Afrasiyab 41192
• Muhammad Yasir 42748
• Hazrat Bilal 41505
• Liaqat Ali 42302

BUITEMS
Department of Chemical Engineering