Reciprocating Pump Test Rig

Reciprocating Pump Test Rig .

PRINCIPLE: Reciprocating pump operates on the principle of pushing of liquid by a piston that executes a reciprocating motion in a closed fitting cylinder.

Components of reciprocating pumps:-

a) Piston or plunger: - a piston or plunger that reciprocates in a closely fitted cylinder.

b) Crank and Connecting rod: - crank and connecting rod mechanism operated by a power source. Power source gives rotary motion to crank. With the help of connecting rod we translate reciprocating motion to piston in the cylinder.

c) Suction pipe: - one end of suction pipe remains dip in the liquid and other end attached to the inlet of the cylinder.

d) Delivery pipe: - one end of delivery pipe attached with delivery part and other end at discharge point.

e) Suction and Delivery value: - suction and delivery values are provided at the suction end and delivery end respectively. These values are non-return values.