Reciprocating Positive Displacement Pumps
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Reciprocating Positive Displacement Pumps

Martech
Updated Jan 21, 2021

 At the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe the design and function of reciprocating positive displacement pumps commonly used in industry. • Describe the operating characteristics of piston and plunger reciprocating pumps • Identify the difference between singleacting and double-acting reciprocating positive displacement pumps • Discuss the operation of each of the following types of reciprocating pump configurations: – Simplex – Duplex – Multiplex • Describe the basic operating characteristics of a reciprocating diaphragm pump