Centrifugal pump comparison Horizontal vs Vertical
Industrial centrifugal pumps are two types as per arrangement
1. Horizontal Centrifugal Pump
2. Vertical Centrifugal Pump
Both have unique usage and applications. We will compare both types in details in each aspect in following
- Defining Parameter
- Foundation area
- Installation requirement
- Maintenance
- Coupling and Alignment
- Radial load [Thrust load]
- Operational range
1. Defining Parameter
Horizontal Centrifugal Pump:
Horizontal pump's shaft is horizontal in Position and laid on ground in operation.
Vertical Centrifugal pump:
Vertical Centrifugal pump shaft oriented vertical. This pumps are generally in Standing or Hanging positions.
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2. Foundation area required
Horizontal Centrifugal Pump:
High wide foundation area required but less height is required.
Vertical Centrifugal pump:
Less foundation area required but high height is required.
3. Installation requirement
Horizontal Centrifugal Pump:
- Low head room required
- Piping is more complicated.
- Precious adjustment
- Pump alignment is necessory
- Motor mounting space is required
- High head room is required.
- Additional pit barrel is required
Horizontal Centrifugal Pump:
Easy and quick maintenance.
Parts of horizontal pumps are interchangeable.
Parts are less costly and easily available
Vertical Centrifugal pump: