a brief introduction to self-priming pumps
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Self-Priming Pumps
Verne Gongol & Brian GongolDJ Gongol & Associates, Inc.
November 2008
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How centrifugal pumps workHow centrifugal pumps work
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Impeller shape and speedImpeller shape and speed
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Three types of centrifugal pumpsThree types of centrifugal pumps
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Self-priming pumps and submersiblesSelf-priming pumps and submersibles
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Self-primers and related typesSelf-primers and related types
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Automatic unattended reprimingAutomatic unattended repriming
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Automatic unattended reprimingAutomatic unattended repriming
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Automatic unattended reprimingAutomatic unattended repriming
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Atmospheric pressure and NPSHAtmospheric pressure and NPSH
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Suction linesSuction lines
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Suction linesSuction lines
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Suction linesSuction lines
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Suction linesSuction lines
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Suction linesSuction lines
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The suction line is a safety featureThe suction line is a safety feature
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835 falls212 electrocutions151 fires/explosions60 drownings20 suffocationsThe suction line is a safety featureThe suction line is a safety feature
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1278 deaths per year3.5 per day
The suction line is a safety featureThe suction line is a safety feature
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The suction line is a safety featureThe suction line is a safety feature
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The suction line is a safety featureThe suction line is a safety feature
methaneammoniahydrogen sulfidecarbon monoxide
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The suction line is a safety featureThe suction line is a safety feature
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The suction line is a safety featureThe suction line is a safety feature
laddersunguarded wet wells
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The suction line is a safety featureThe suction line is a safety feature
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The suction line is a safety featureThe suction line is a safety feature
every clogevery repairevery adjustment
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The suction line is a safety featureThe suction line is a safety feature
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The suction line is a safety featureThe suction line is a safety feature
faulty wiringworn cables
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The suction line is a safety featureThe suction line is a safety feature
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Features reducing operator effortFeatures reducing operator effort
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Features reducing operator effortFeatures reducing operator effort
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Features reducing operator effortFeatures reducing operator effort
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MaintenanceMaintenance
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Mounting and powerMounting and power
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Mounting and powerMounting and power
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Mounting and powerMounting and power
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Mounting and powerMounting and power
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Mounting and powerMounting and power
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Uses and applicationsUses and applications
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Factors to consider: SafetyFactors to consider: Safety
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Factors to consider: AttractivenessFactors to consider: Attractiveness
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Factors to consider: LongevityFactors to consider: Longevity