Reciprocating pump: A
reciprocating pump is a positive plunger pump. It is often used where
relatively small quantity of liquid is to be handled and where delivery
pressure is quite large.
Types:
(a) Plunger Type
(b) Piston Type
(c) Diaphragm type
Working of a Reciprocating Pump:
Air Vessel Fitted To Reciprocating Pump:
Liquid end Horizontal pump:
That portion of the pump which handles the liquid.
It consists of a liquid cylinder, valves and other components.
Power end Horizontal pump: That
portion of the pump in which the rotating motion of the crankshaft is converted
to a reciprocating motion through connecting rods and crossheads.
Stuffing Box :
Diaphragm Pumps:
