INVESTIGATION ON THE COMPARISON OF PERFORMANCES OF VARIOUS TYPE OF POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP

Abstract

Positive displacement pumps have extreme significance across multiple industries as they provide a dependable and economical means of transferring fluids. Engineers compared the efficiency and performance of various positive displacement pumps to determine which was the most effective for fluid transfer. In light of the critical impact that volumetric and mechanical efficiency have on overall pump design, the research centred on these parameters. To accomplish this, the study provided a comprehensive examination of gear, piston, vane, and swash plate pumps, demonstrating their efficiency across diverse operational scenarios to draw a conclusion, which pump that is the best to be used inside the steering gear system. The relevant research framework offered valuable perspectives on the current body of knowledge. Utilizing Tecquipment's MFP103 Positive Displacement Pump Test Set, experiments were conducted per the research methodology, with operating parameters systematically altered. The results of this study enhance knowledge regarding the efficiency of positive displacement pumps, which assists engineers in the process of choosing the most appropriate pump for a wide range of fluid transfer applications onboard ship.