What is The Differences Between Horizontal and Vertical Centrifugal Pumps？
Centrifugal pumps are found in many industrial applications. They provide excellent operational efficiency and versatility when it comes to pressures and liquid flows. Inline centrifugal pumps will come in to distinct configurations: horizontal and vertical.
What are the differences between the two inline styles of centrifugal pumps? And, which one is right for your process application? These are questions we are here to answer.
Basic Design Differences
The first and most obvious difference is the orientation of the shaft. A horizontal centrifugal pump will have its shaft placed horizontally, typically between the bearings or overhung. Meanwhile, a vertical centrifugal pump has a shaft that is oriented vertically. The design of the shaft is radial split and overhang.
Deciding which pump to use in your operation may come down to several factors. Among them are the overall convenience of running and maintaining the pump, installation space and functionality. With this in mind, we’ll now look at some pros and cons for each pump design.