Centrifugal Pumps

• Advantages
  • Simple Principle
  • Small size
  • Can operate at high speed with little maintenance.
  • Constant flow
  • Can be used for large quantities of liquid
  • Best for fluids with small viscosity

• Disadvantages
  • Small suction power
  • Pump has to be primed before use
  • Can develop cavitation
  • Does not develop a large pumping height
  • Not suited for fluids with large viscosity