Saturday, April 26, 2008

A Tutorial to Pumps

Pumps are amazing mechanical devices and an important invention. They are used to move gas or liquid from one pressure are to another pressure area. They are used in a variety of ways from providing water to providing heat to providing energy. Pumps have been around since the 3rd century and are still going strong today.

There are two main categories of pumps: positive displacement pumps and dynamic pumps. Positive displacement pumps have little leakage as they used sealed chambers to force the fluid or gas. Dynamic pumps use momentum to move the fluid or gas and the chambers are not sealed. In these two categories there are various types of pumps.

The following list explains the different types of pumps most commonly found in residential and industrial settings. These are a good representation of the many styles and models of pumps that are manufactured. Most pumps are made for a specific use and that is represented in this list as well.

-A centrifugal pump can handle a large load. They are used most often with oil or chemical processing. They have an impeller that forces the liquid or gas into a rotary motion. This rotary motion cause pressure to build.

-Electromagnetic pumps are made to move liquid sodium and potassium. They are used in the cooling systems of nuclear reactors. These pumps use electrical conductors and magnetic pipes.

-Jet Pumps use high velocity to move fluid. They require a jet of steam or water to carry the fluid through it. The jet pressure makes a vacuum that sucks more fluid. They are so powerful that they are most often used to move water from deep wells.

-A screw pump is also called a positive displacement pump. It is a widely used pump because it does not form clumps when pumping solids and keeps a constant speed.

These four pump types only represent a portion of the pumps on the market. They are, however, the most popular models.

Pumps are found in many environments. They range from industrial plants to a home water system. The way a pump works depends largely on the category of pump it is and the type of pump it is. The use is then based on these factors. All pumps work under the same principles, though. Pumps use pressure to move liquid or gas to a different location.

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Water Pump and Windmill Pricing

When it comes to purchasing a wind turbine, a water pump or windmill accessories, what is it the consumer should look for? The first step, is finding the best manufacturer equipped to answer all your questions about the machines and have the best quality machines to do exactly what the consumer wants to do. That is to save money by using an alternative energy source.

By giving you some idea of windmill pricing, you will have an idea of how you can save in the long term view of owning a wind turbine. What this consists of and how to go about having an alternate source of energy of your own.

Putting an exact price for a water pump or Wind Turbine (windmill) would be impossible to do. A more practical solution is a pricing range. Many things must be factored into the price. How tall the tower will be, is an example.

The average cost of a wind turbine can be any where from $1,500.00 to over $4,000.00. This depends on the consumer, and the manufacturer you are purchasing it from. The tower raising kit averages from $300.00 to $500.00. This is something you have to buy, regardless of the wind turbine. The actual height of the tower is also taken into consideration.

Pricing is basically set on a wind turbine's performance. Simple wind turbine kits have the lower price range. Turbines equipped with higher battery charging, faster blade rotation, and accessories, to name a few details, are in the higher priced bracket. The blades are also a consideration. Although virtually all the turbine models are based on the design of an airplane propeller, the materials used to make the blades are of many different materials. This can also increase the price as well. Sometimes there is also an installation fee.

Water pumps that I have researched range from $300.00 to $1,000.00. These were designed especially for aqua and marine usage. But once again, it depends on the consumer's needs and the company that is selling it.

The main consideration put into the cost of buying the wind turbine (windmill) or the water pump is based on wattage the machine is capable of producing. The more wattage it can produce, the higher in price range it will be. If the wattage output is lower the machine will cost less.

Most Wind turbines (windmills) and water pumps are made to look sleek and not big and bulky. Sleek enhances performance but it also interests the consumer too.

A homeowner would not want a wind turbine or water pump machine that is equipped to be put in a wind turbine field or plant. These turbines, which are larger cost a larger amount of money and will not be effective for the small home. Smaller wind turbines and pumps are specially designed for homes and the cost is lower.

The price of a wind turbine seems to be of little amount, when compared to the savings of the future. Having an alternate energy source affects the economy and the environment, providing the next generation with resources as well.

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