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Centrifugal Pumps & Positive Displacement Pumps
PostedApril 5, 2007
UpdatedDecember 11, 2018
ByAdminJMeiler
SUMMARY
This article provides you with insight into the classifications of pumps used in chiller systems. We look at centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, and the difference between the two.
SYMPTOMS
Pumps are in general classified as Centrifugal Pumps (or Roto-dynamic pumps) and Positive Displacement Pumps.
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