Following are the advantages and disadvantages of reciprocating pump
Advantages of reciprocating pump
- High efficiency
- No priming needed
- Can deliver water at high pressure
- Can work in wide pressure range
- Continuous rate of discharge
Disadvantages of reciprocating pump
- More parts mean high initial cost
- High maintenance cost
- No uniform torque
- Low discharging capacity
- Pulsating flow
- Difficult to pump viscous fluid
- High wear in parts
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