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What is a Screw Pump? Advantages and Installation
A screw pump, also called a water screw pump, is a positive displacement (PD) pump that uses one or more screws to move solid...
What is a Hand Pump? Types and Working
A hand pump is a most common type of positive displacement pump. A hand pump operates by a human to transfer fluid or air...
What is a Crossflow Turbine? Components and Application
A crossflow turbine has multiple splits that are inconsistently and longitudinally arranged around the flow cylinder and glued to the inlet and outlet edges...
What is a Vacuum Pump? Types and Applications
A vacuum pump is a device that extracts gas molecules from a sealed volume to generate a partial vacuum. The performance of the vacuum...
Mechanical Engineering
What is a Jet Pump? Types and Applications
A jet pump also called an ejector pump, is a device capable of handling and transporting a variety of power fluids (including gases, steam,...
Mechanical Engineering
What is a Positive Displacement Compressor?
A positive displacement compressor is a device used to compress gas so that it can be delivered over long distances through pipelines. These types...
Mechanical Engineering
What Is A Fuel Pump And How Does It Work?
A fuel pump is a mechanical or electrical device installed next to a car's engine. The fuel pump is responsible for pumping fuel from...