Reciprocating Primer
•It is small force pump which is driven the main pump
drive shaft. Usually arranged in pairs or single
position double acting pumps. RPM 1000 to 1500.
•Advantages:
•Simple to operate
•Highly efficient
•Positive in action
•Operates at low engine speed.
•Dis-advantages:
•Bulky
•No. of working parts liable to wear and tear.
Exhaust Ejector Primer
•It utilizes exhaust gas from engine which are
diverted through directed across the apparatus of a
tube connected to the impeller chamber. requires full
engine speed
•Advantages:
•Simple in operation
•Less subject to damage and mis-handling
Dis-advantages:
•Less efficient than reciprocating primers
•Acting back pressure on engine
Exhaust Ejector Primer
•It utilizes exhaust gas from engine which are
diverted through directed across the apparatus of a
tube connected to the impeller chamber. requires full
engine speed
•Advantages:
•Simple in operation\
•Less subject to damage and mis-handling
Dis-advantages:
•Less efficient than reciprocating primers
•Acting back pressure on engine
SUCTION PORT STATIONARY BOSS HOUSING
WATER ‘RING’ ROTATING IMPELLER DISCHARGE PORTS
Water Ring Primer
MMulti-pressure pumpulti-pressure pump
Pump Casing
Cross section of Pump
SUCTION PORT STATIONARY BOSS HOUSING
WATER ‘RING’ ROTATING IMPELLER DISCHARGE PORTS
Water Ring Primer