Booster Pump

Almost all types of pumps are used to take move water or liquid from a standing or non-pressurized source to another location. For example, a pump might take water from a pond and move it to a sprinkler system. A booster pump, on the other hand, is used to increase the water pressure of water that is already on its way somewhere. In other words, a booster pump is used to "boost" the water pressure. Any conventional pump can be used as a booster pump but almost all booster pumps are the "end-suction centrifugal" types.

How does a Booster Pump works ?
Booster pumps are used in applications in which the normal system pressure is low and needs to be increased. Priming introduces fluid or liquid into the pumping chamber to create the pressure differential needed for pumping. Self-priming pumps create and maintain a sufficient vacuum level to draw fluid into an inlet with no external assistance. As such, booster pumps are used in water systems or applications that have low contamination.

Applications of Booster Pumps
Booster pumps have a variety of municipal, commercial, and military applications and are used in a range of industries such as

• Aerospace
• Mining
• Food processing
• Dairies etc.

Types of Booster Pumps
On the basis of design, power and configuration booster pumps can be classified as:

• Davey Pump
• Domestic Pump
• Hayward Pump
• Polaris Pump

Uses and Features of Booster Pump

• Booster pumps are made of various materials like aluminum, brass, bronze, cast iron, plastic, or stainless steel.
  
  
• Power sources of booster pumps can be AC or DC voltage, pneumatic or hydraulic systems, gasoline, diesel fuel, or natural gas, steam or water, and solar power.
  
  
• Booster pumps have a variety of optional features. There are some booster pumps which include thermal overload protection or are used to run continuously.
  
  
• Some other booster pumps are self-priming or can operate without pumped fluid or external lubrication for an extended period of time.
  
  
• Some booster pumps are designed to function in special environments. For example, explosion proof pumps enclose parts, which causes the transfer media or surrounding atmosphere to ignite.
  
  
• Booster pumps can transport different types of media.
  
  
• Booster pumps can move abrasive, acidic, corrosive, combustible, or hazardous materials.
  
  
• Some other booster pumps move wastewater, salt water, sewage, sludge, ash, or rendering wastes from food processing.