Reciprocating Pump

Ashlin T V
S5 CE
57
 It is a positive displacement pump.

The mechanical energy is converted to

hydraulic energy by sucking the liquid
into a cylinder in which a piston is
reciprocating, which exerts the thrust on
the liquid and increase its hydraulic
energy.
 Main parts of
reciprocating pump
1. CYLINDER
It is made of cast iron or steel alloy. The piston
reciprocates inside the cylinder. The movement of
piston is obtained by a connecting rod which connects
piston and rotating crank.

2. SUCTION PIPE
It connects the source of water and cylinder, the water is
sucked.
3. DELIVERY PIPE
Water sucked by pump is discharged into
delivery pipe.

4. SUCTION VALVE
It adjusts the flow from the suction pipe into
delivery pipe.

5.DELIVERY VALVE
It is a cast iron closed chamber having an
opening at its pass through which the water
flows into vessel.
 Working of
reciprocating pump
 Classification of
reciprocating pump
 According to water being in
contact with one side or both
sides of the piston

1. Single acting pump

2. double acting pump
 Single acting pump
the water is in contact with one side
of the piston.

Double acting pump

the water is in contact with both
sides of the piston.
Single acting pump
Double acting pump
 According to number of
cylinder provided

1. Single cylinder pump

2. Double cylinder pump
3. Triple cylinder pump
Discharge of the pump per sec, Q
= Discharge in one revolution X no. of
revolutions per sec
= (ALN)/60

Work done = pgQ

Slip = Q(th) – Q(act)

Percentage slip ={1- (Qact/Qth)} X 100

Advantages of Reciprocating
pump

1) Gives high pressure at outlet.

2) Gives high suction lift.
3) Priming is not required in this pump.
4) They are used for air also.
Disadvantages of Reciprocating pump

1) High wear and tear, so requires a lot

maintenance.
2) The flow is not uniform.
3) The flow is very less and cannot be used
for high flow operations.
4) More heavy and bulky in shape.
5) Initial cost is much more in this pump.
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