Development and Outlook for Self-priming Pumps

Yuan      Zhang; Dong      Liu

doi:10.2174/1872212118666230815142939

Abstract

Background: Self-priming pumps are a type of general mechanical equipment that is widely used in the petroleum, chemical, electric power, metallurgy, mining, shipbuilding, light industry, agriculture, civil defense, and other departments, and they play an important role in the global economy. The pump system is the most common piece of equipment that consumes the most electricity, and reducing the energy consumption of the pump will save a significant amount of energy.

Objective: For the benefit of scholars and engineers, this paper summarizes the most recent research on self-priming pumps, analyzes their solutions to the problem of reducing energy consumption, and discusses their advantages and disadvantages.

Methods: The typical self-priming pump patents are outlined below based on the many functions of the improved self-priming pump structure, including pump body protection, high efficiency, and energy savings, ease of movement, and improved seal. The current self-priming pump patents are used to examine the development trend for these pumps.

Results: The fundamental issues with self-priming pumps are outlined and studied through comparisons of various types and functions, and a future course for their development is suggested.

Conclusion: The development of self-priming pump technology benefits from the improvement of self-priming pump structure. A self-priming pump with a straightforward design, automation, high efficiency, and energy conservation has a promising future.

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