A pump is a mechanical device used to move fluids from one location to another by increasing the fluid’s pressure and supplying it
with energy to move through pipes to the desired location This energy must be sufficient to enable the fluid to overcome the forces
of friction and gravity Pumps are considered energy converting machines, as they convert the fluid’s kinetic energy into pressure.
Pumps are divided into the following types
Pumps are used for a variety of purposes, including irrigation, water pumping, transporting and filling petroleum products,
sewage treatment plants, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, and flood control Due to their wide range of uses,
pumps are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, from very small to very large, and from pumps that operate under high
pressure to those that operate under low pressure Although two thirds of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, less than 2 5 of it
is drinkable With a growing population and rapidly changing climate conditions, proper wastewater management improves water quality,
making it suitable for safe human consumption It also helps in the safe release of chemical laden effluents into the environment
Wastewater treatment plants are installed in industrial areas, commercial areas, and even residential complexes However, the amount of
wastewater and the types of impurities present in the water vary from one area to another Therefore, there are several types of wastewater
pumps specifically used to collect wastewater.
which are divided into the following