Explain the working of reciprocating pump with neat sketch.
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Components of Reciprocating Pump
The main components of reciprocating pump are as follows:
Suction PipeSuction ValveDelivery PipeDelivery ValveCylinderPiston and Piston RodCrank and Connecting RodStrainerAir Vessel

Fig 1: Components of Reciprocating pump
1. Suction Pipe
Suction pipe connects the source of liquid to the cylinder of the reciprocating pump. The liquid is suck by this pipe from the source to the cylinder.
2. Suction Valve
Suction valve is non-return valve which means only one directional flow is possible in this type of valve. This is placed between suction pipe inlet and cylinder. During suction of liquid it is opened and during discharge it is closed.
3. Delivery Pipe
Delivery pipe connects cylinder of pump to the outlet source. The liquid is delivered to desired outlet location through this pipe.
4. Delivery Valve
Delivery valve also non-return valve placed between cylinder and delivery pipe outlet. It is in closed position during suction and in opened position during discharging of liquid.
5. Cylinder
A hollow cylinder made of steel alloy or cast iron. Arrangement of piston and piston rod is inside this cylinder. Suction and release of liquid is takes place in this so, both suction and delivery pipes along with
The main components of reciprocating pump are as follows:
Suction PipeSuction ValveDelivery PipeDelivery ValveCylinderPiston and Piston RodCrank and Connecting RodStrainerAir Vessel

Fig 1: Components of Reciprocating pump
1. Suction Pipe
Suction pipe connects the source of liquid to the cylinder of the reciprocating pump. The liquid is suck by this pipe from the source to the cylinder.
2. Suction Valve
Suction valve is non-return valve which means only one directional flow is possible in this type of valve. This is placed between suction pipe inlet and cylinder. During suction of liquid it is opened and during discharge it is closed.
3. Delivery Pipe
Delivery pipe connects cylinder of pump to the outlet source. The liquid is delivered to desired outlet location through this pipe.
4. Delivery Valve
Delivery valve also non-return valve placed between cylinder and delivery pipe outlet. It is in closed position during suction and in opened position during discharging of liquid.
5. Cylinder
A hollow cylinder made of steel alloy or cast iron. Arrangement of piston and piston rod is inside this cylinder. Suction and release of liquid is takes place in this so, both suction and delivery pipes along with
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