CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS- OPEN IMPELLER PUMPS
** Many of Forte Fluid Systems Centrifugal Pumps are a combination of multiple Centrifugal Pump types. For example and End Suction Pump (Between Bearing) that has a Closed Impeller. **
OPEN IMPELLER PUMPS
– simplest construction
– minimal backing plate
ADVANTAGES
– can accept a large amount of solids and trash
DISADVANTAGES
– inefficient as there is more re-circulation and
poor defined fluid pathways