Pump Terms
Pump Terms
| Capacity | Flow rate required, i.e., GPM, BPH, etc. |
| Suction | Pressure PSI or Head (ft.) |
| Discharge | Pressure PSI or Head (ft.) |
| NPSH | Available in absolute pressure |
| Product | Type liquid & its conditions (temperatures, viscosity, specific gravity, clean, solids, abrasive, corrosive) |
| Type | Centrifugal, rotary, reciprocating–gear, lobe, screw–horizontal, vertical, in-line, submersible, self priming- etc. |
| Materials of Construction | Desired materials and/or construction features, if any |
| Driver | Electric/Air/Hydraulic motor – gas/diesel engine – gas/steam turbine |