Categories
Pump Types and Major Applications in Water and Wastewater
MajorClassification | PumpType | Major PumpingApplications |
Kinetic | Centrifugal | Raw water and wastewater secondary sludge return and wasting settled primary and thickened sludge, effluent |
Peripheral | Scum | |
Rotary | Lubricating oils | |
Positive Displacement | Screw | Grit |
Diaphragm | Chemical solution | |
Plunger | Scum and primary, secondary, and settled sludges; chemical solutions | |
Airlift | Secondary sludge circulation and wasting | |
Pneumatic ejector | Raw wastewater at small installation (100 to 600 L/min) |