How to Choose and Maintain Marine Pumps
A ship’s pumping system includes piping that, if stretched out, would be many miles long, which includes both suction piping and discharge piping, as well as an assortment of marine pumps. Additionally, these systems often have backup marine pumps that interconnect with the piping, fittings, and valves. Ship pumping systems provide positive pressure – referred to as having “higher head” in pumping vernacular – that aids in the discharge of the fluid being pumped.