The following topics are covered in this application. - Introduction -Types of pumps -Positive displacement and Centrifugal pumps -Rotary-type positive displacement pumps a) Gear pumps b) Screw pump c) Rotary vane pump -Reciprocating-type positive displacement pumps a) Plunger Pump b) Piston pump c) Diaphragm pump - Linear-type positive displacement pumps a) Rope pump b) Chain pump - Other Positive displacement pump 1) Rotary lobe pump 2) Progressive cavity pump 3) Hydraulic pump 4) Flexible impeller pump - Centrifugal pumps - Parts of a centrifugal pump - Centrifugal pump terminology - Reciprocating pumps - Main parts of a reciprocating pump - Working of a reciprocating pump - Classification of reciprocating pumps - Slip of a reciprocating pump - Negative slip of the reciprocating pump - Indicator diagram of reciprocating pump - Ideal indicator diagram of reciprocating pump - Maximum speed of reciprocating pump - Difference between reciprocating pump and centrifugal pump - Pump problem causes and remedies