The following are the various types of engines which are mostly used to operate pumps: 1. Electric Motors 2. Gasoline Engines 3. Steam Engines 4. Diesel Engines. Type # 1. Electric Motors: These can be used only at such places where electric current is available with ease. But now-a-days as mostly everywhere electric power is easily available; water works use [...]
Before the selection of a particular pump, there are various factors which must be kept in view. Broadly, following are the main factors which should be considered while doing selection of pump for a particular scheme: 1. Capacity: It should be capable of pumping required quantity of water. 2. Reliability: It should be reliable and should not fail suddenly and [...]
For the efficient running of pumps and maintaining the discharge in the pipe line, certain valves are fitted in the pipe line at various positions. A foot valve is provided just at the bottom of the suction pipe, for holding the water in the suction pipe because it will not allow the downward flow of water and will prevent priming [...]