Main Types of Pumps: Centrifugal and Positive Displacement

PUMP play a fundamental role in all types of buildings, since they simplify the movement of fluid substances. Most pumps in residential and commercial locations handle water, and they have applications in many building systems:fire pump   provide a pressurized water supply for firefighters and automatic sprinklers,  booster pump  deliver potable water to upper floors in high-rise constructions, an  pump are important systems that deliver heating and cooling with water.

There is a large variety of pump designs, but most types can be classified into centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps. This article provides an overview of each type and compares performance features.