Differentiate between centrifugal pump and reciprocating pump.

Difference between Centrifugal pump and Reciprocating pump:

Sr. No.	Centrifugal Pump	Reciprocating Pump
1.	Used for low head, High discharge.	Used for High Head, Low Discharge.
2.	Low space required.	Large space Required.
3.	Simple in construction, less number of parts.	Complex construction.
4.	Initial and maintenance cost is low.	Initial and maintenance cost is High.
5.	Less weight to discharge ratio.	High weight to discharge ratio.
6.	Steady and continuous flow.	Intermittent and pulsating flow.
7.	No air vessel required.	Air vessel Required.
8.	Priming is required.	Priming not required.
9.	High speed operation.	Low speed operation.
10.	Uniform torque	Variable Torque