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4 CHECK THE PUMP ROTATION
4.1 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
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The pumps are of the positive displacement rotary type with lobed rotors. The volume at
the inlet increases when the rotors rotate and the product is drawn into the pump. It is
then transported in the space between the lobes and the periphery of the rotor case to the
discharge side. The volume between the rotors is reduced here and the product is forced
out through the outlet.
4.2 DIRECTION OF ROTATION
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The direction of flow is dictated by the direction of rotation of the drive shaft. Reversing
the direction of rotation will reverse the flow direction. Top and bottom shaft drive.