Centrifugal Pumps - A Deep Study (Part 2)
End Suction Centrifugal and Split Case Component
The shaft is used to transfer energy from the motor to the impeller.The most common shaft materials are carbon steel and stainless steel.Each shaft is supported by bearing that support loads along the shaft called thrust loads, and loads at right angles to the shaft. called radial loads.The bearings may or may not be a part of the motor.
- Shaft and Bearings
- Closed Impeller - When an impeller has a shroud in the front and in the back.
- Semi-Open Impeller - When there is only a shroud in the back of the impeller
- Open Impeller - When there is no shrouds.