Lesson Code: PEA-740. The operating principles of reciprocating pumps.
After taking this e-Lesson, you will be able to:
- Explain the terms 'priming', 'pulsed flow' and 'vapor bubbles' with respect to pump properties
- List the three main types of pumps used in pharmaceutical API processing and manufacturing
- Describe typical uses of reciprocating pumps
- Explain how a piston reciprocating pump works
- Explain how a diaphragm reciprocating pump works
- Describe how a double-acting diaphragm pump reduces pulsing
- Describe the safety precautions that must be taken when working with pumps