Centrifugal Pump Vs Reciprocating Pump

Centrifugal Pump Vs Reciprocating Pump



Sr. No.
Centrifugal Pump
Reciprocating Pump
01
Centrifugal pump has smooth and continuous discharge
Due to reciprocating mechanism a Reciprocating pump has fluctuating and pulsating discharge
02
Centrifugal pumps can handle large quantities of liquids
Due to valves and reciprocating mechanism a reciprocating pump can handle less quantity of liquids
03
Centrifugal pumps can lift highly viscous liquids
Due to complex working mechanism of reciprocating pump it can lift only less viscous liquids. It can only lift water and similar liquids.
04
Due to simple construction and absence of extra parts, centrifugal pumps require less floor area.
Due to the presence of air vessels and belt drive, reciprocating pump occupies more floor area.
05
Efficiency of centrifugal pump is high
Efficiency of reciprocating pump is comparatively low
06
Centrifugal pump has silent operation
Reciprocating pump produces noise during operation because of reciprocating parts
07
Centrifugal pumps have low maintenance cost
Reciprocating pumps have comparatively high maintenance cost
08
Centrifugal pumps can operate at high speeds
Reciprocating pumps work at comparatively low speed
09
Due to simple working mechanism and few parts a centrifugal pump has low cost
Due to complex mechanism and more parts a reciprocating pump is expensive
10
Centrifugal pumps have high discharge and low head
Reciprocating pumps have low discharge and high head
11
Centrifugal pump is rotodynamic pump
Reciprocating pump is positive displacement pump
12
Priming is required in centrifugal pumps
Priming is not required in reciprocating pump. They have self-priming.
13
Centrifugal pump uses impeller to impart energy to liquid
Reciprocating pump requires piston to impart energy to liquid
14
Centrifugal pumps are comparatively lighter due to less number of parts.
Reciprocating pumps are comparatively heavier due to more number of parts
15
Centrifugal pumps are easy to install
Reciprocating pumps are relatively difficult to install
16
Centrifugal pumps are generally used for lifting liquids to a tank
Reciprocating pumps are generally used for industrial purposes like Car wash etc.


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