For the non-expert in pump technology, selecting the most appropriate pump technology for a specific application or process system can be challenging because many of today's pumps are so versatile that they are suitable for a considerable range of applications. Rotary positive displacement pumps, peristaltic pumps and reciprocating positive displacement pumps all cross application boundaries where there is a requirement to introduce  a specific volume of liquid into a process system. Selecting which of these is the best option requires careful consideration and should always involve the expertise of the pump manufacturer.

Tags: March 2010 Issue , Rotary Pumps