Diaphragm Pump:Design &

Working

Prepared By:-
Sidra Hafeez
Definition:
 It’s a metering pump that displaces a predetermined volume
of liquid in a specific period.
 This pump is a positive displacement machine;also known as
controlled volume or chemical injection pump.

Working:
 It is a device that uses an elastomeric part to transport a
fluid.
 The diaphragm is moved back ‘n forth by a reciprocating
mechanism.
 The eccentric drive is there which gives more fluctuation i.e.
at the end of stroke; it gives jerks which affects the flow.
Introduction
History:-

 In the 1940s, the USA started an extensive program to help synthetic

elastomer achieve a worldwide breakthrough.
 Using high quality elastomer material,new technical possibilities
eventually opened up for the design and working of diaphragm pumps.
 Later hydraullically driven diaphragm compressors come onto the
market that were able to produce high pressures of up to 4,000 bar.
Principle:
An elastomer diaphragm is moved up ’n down by an eccentric.
The pump transfers, evacuates, and compress completely oil free.

Features:
Uncontaminated transfer, no pollution of media.
100% maintenance free
Compact design
Smooth running
Easy installation
 Characteristics
 Have good suction lift characteristics, some are low
pressure pumps with low flow rates; others are capable of
higher flows rates, dependent on the effective working
diameter of the diaphragm and its stroke length. They can
handle sludges and slurries with a good amount of grit and
solid content.
 Suitable for discharge pressure up to 1.200 bar
 Have good dry running characteristics.
 Are low-shear pump
Construction

 Elastic Diaphraghm
 Pump Head
 The Housing
 The Connecting Rod
 Clearance
 The Diaphragm Fixing Screw
 Transfer Compartment
 Outlet Pressure valve
 Inlet Pressure Valve
Diaphragm Pump
Design Of Diaphragm
Control Parameters:
 Max. speed = 250 rpm
 Diameter to stroke ratio= d/L=2

Design Parameters
1. Discharge
 Discharge =area*stroke length *speed
 Qmax = Π/4*d2*L*speed
Continued….
2. Chamber Diameter
D= 3d
3. Chamber Depth
L= L/2+4mm clearance
4. Eccentricity
e= 1/2
5. Control Volume
=Π/4*d2*L
 Working
When the volume of a chamber of
either type of pump is increased
(the diaphragm moving up), the
pressure decreases, and fluid is
drawn into the chamber.
 When the chamber pressure later
increases from decreased volume
(the diaphragm moving down), the
fluid previously drawn in is forced
out.
Finally, the diaphragm moving up
once again draws fluid into the
chamber, completing the cycle. This
action is similar to that of the
cylinder in an internal combustion
engine.
Working of Diaphragm Pump
Working Of Liquid Diaphragm
Pump
 High Speed Liquid Diaphragm
Pump
 A special type of pump based on the technology of diaphragm pump.
 Employes a mechanical drive for transfering,evacuating and compressing
gases.
 Are also used for siphoning off liquids or air-liquid mixtures.

Features

Small Diaphragm strokes

Low rotational speeds
Stiffer diaphragms and use of diaphragm supports
Drive ‘n shaft support more robustly constructed
Pros & Cons
 A major advantage of diaphragm pump is that the
pumped liquid does not come in to contact with
most of working parts of the pump
 The diaphragm pump furthur advantageous over
over oil lubricated pumps such as it is an oil free
pump, it has high gas tightness capacity, is highly
reliable etc.
 Cause a pulsating flow that may cause water hammer
Implications:
 Can be used to make artificial hearts.
 Are used to make air pumps for the filters on small fish
tanks.
 Can be up to 97% efficient.
 Have good self priming capabilities.
 Can handle highly viscous liquids.
 Are available for industrial, chemical and hygienic
applications
Criteria For Selection Of A pump
 Type of gas
 Required Pneumatic performance
 Gas temperature
 Temperature of surrounding
 Other conditions related to the surrounding
 Type of motor
 Possible constructionl parameters
 Mounting position and orientation
 Operation conditions
 Future Scopes
 Principles of diaphragm pump can be used to make
miniature pump i.e. Micropump which’ll be useful for
space and medical applications.Following is micro pump
concept.
 There is range of NASA experiments instruments and
applicatipons where miniature pumps are needed.
 To address such needs, a piezo electrically actuated
miniature metering pump used to pump liquids at
adjustable flowrates.
Any Questions??????