MIL-HDBK-1164
Table 10
Comparison of Pump Discharge and Head
Maximum Discharge
Maximum Capacity
Head
feet of water
Pump Type
gpm
(Lps)
(kg/sq cm)
Air lift
3,000
(190)
700
(21)
Centrifugal
Axial flow
200,000+
(12,600)
50
(2)
Diffuser
700
(45)
1,000
(30)
Mixed flow
250,000+
(15,800)
100
(3)
Regenerative
100
(6)
600
(18)
turbine
Vertical turbine
30,000
(1,890)
>1,500
(45)
Volute
40,000
(2,500)
500
(15)
Ejector (jet)
50
(3)
150
(5)
Progressive cavity (helical
1,200
(75)
2,300
(70)
rotor)
Reciprocating
displacement
Diaphragm
300
(20)
800
(25)
Piston
300
(20)
800
(25)
Plunger
300
(20)
800
(2)
Rotary displacement
55
(3)
1,000
(30)
6.4
Operation of Pumps. Operate all mechanical equipment, including
pumps, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. General O&M information,
including starting and stopping procedures, flow control, and performance monitoring,
can be found in par. 2.1.4.
For assistance with calculating pumping rates, pump heads, horsepower
and efficiency, and reading pump curves, see par. 2.1.1.
6.4.1
General Operating Instructions for Centrifugal Pumps. A quick reference
checklist for starting and stopping centrifugal pumps is provided below (Table 11).
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