4 basic components of liquid transport systems
+ Tanks
+ Pipelines
+ Pumps
+ Fittings (valve, elbow, tee)
Pipes are/have
+ corrosive resistance
+ Smoothness
+ Cleanability
Typical Pipelines Contain Fixtures Such As
Elbows
Tees
Valves
Gauges
CIP
Clean in place
Types of Pumps
Centrifugal Pumps
Positive Displacement Pumps
Centrifugal Pumps are mor efficient for
low viscous fluid
Positive displacement pumps (i.e. piston pumps) have a strong
correlation between speed and flow rate
Types of Positive Displacement Pumps
Sliding vane
Lobe
Gear