How do positive displacement pumps work?

How do positive displacement pumps work? A positive displacement pump moves a fluid by repeatedly enclosing a fixed volume, with the aid of seals or valves, and moving it mechanically through the system. The pumping action is cyclic and can be driven by pistons, screws, gears, lobes, diaphragms or vanes. There are two main types: … Continue reading How do positive displacement pumps work?