Tag:pump_mechanism=diaphragm
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| A pump that involves a reciprocating membrane that sucks a fluid inside a chamber and pull it out with the help of shut-off valves |
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Diaphragm pumps are composed of one or several chambers, reciprocating membranes and appropriate shut-off valves. Membranes are driven to sequentially suck the fluid and pull it out with a positive pressure.
Chambers and membranes give them a very distinguishable look from another kind of pumps.
They could be used in combination with mechanical_driver=electric_motor or mechanical_driver=cylinder depending on what power source is available to operate them.
Examples
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International sea | A common diaphragm pump driven by a pneumatic cylinder, installed here on a boat deck (so please don't map it in place). This example shows the diaphragm shape that can't be confused with any other mechanism. See below for running principle |