Centrifugal Pump

A centrifugal pump is a type of dynamic pump that moves liquids by using a spinning impeller housed in a volute (pump casing). As the impeller turns, it imparts rotational energy to the fluid, which causes the liquid to accelerate outward from the center and flow through the pump toward the discharge outlet. This process effectively transfers energy from the rotating shaft to the liquid, driving flow and pressure.

1. What is a centrifugal pump?
It’s a kinetic (dynamic) pump that uses a rotating impeller inside a casing to transfer rotational energy into the liquid being pumped.

2. How does a centrifugal pump work?
The liquid enters through the suction opening at the center of the impeller (often called the “eye”), and as the impeller spins, the fluid is pushed outward radially toward the discharge by centrifugal force created from the rotation.

3. What are centrifugal pumps used for?
They are used in many applications such as water supply and treatment, irrigation systems, and various chemical processing tasks where fluid needs to be moved efficiently.