Suction Pressure
Vol. 24 #2, Sept. 1997
When using an extrusion gear pump where pump suction pressure is higher than discharge, a regenerative drive system must be used to prevent the extruder from hydraulically drawing the pump and compromising the metering accuracy.
- Dan Smith, LCI Corp.
See also:
- Gear pump changes
- Gear pump lubrication
- Gear pumps
- Inconsistent gear pump output
- Protect the pump
- Pump acceleration rate
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