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7.3 PUMP CHARACTERISTICS 139
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Figure 7.9. Some types of centrifugal pumps. (a) Single-stage, single suction volute pump. (b) Flow path in a volute pump. (c) Double suction
for minimizing axial thrust. (d) Horizontally split casing for ease of maintenance. (e) Diffuser pump: vanes V are fixed, impellers P rotate. (f)
A related type, the turbine pump.
