Differentiate Reciprocating pump with centrifugal pump.
Sr. No.
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Reciprocating Pump
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Centrifugal Pump
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1 |
For Reciprocating pump discharge is fluctuating.
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For Centrifugal pump discharge is continuous.
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2 |
Suitable for less discharge and higher heads.
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Suitable for large discharge and small heads.
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3 |
Complicated in construction because of more number of parts.
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Simple in construction due to less number of parts.
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4 |
It has reciprocating element, there is more wear and tear.
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It has rotating elements so there is less wear and tear.
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5 |
It cannot run at high speed.
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It can run at high speed.
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6 |
Air vessels are required.
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Air vessels are not required.
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7 |
Starting torque is less.
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Starting torque is more.
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8 |
It has more efficiency.
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It has less efficiency.
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9 |
It can not handle dirty water.
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It can handle dirty water.
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10 |
Requires more floor area and requires heavy foundation.
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Requires less floor area and simple foundation.
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