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October 15, 2008

Facts at Your Fingertips: Heat Transfer System Design

Pumps

• Centrifugal pumps with cast or forged steel casings are typically appropriate for systems with large flowrates

• Positive displacement pumps frequently can handle smaller flowrates of less than 100 gal/min

• Sealless pumps (canned motor or magnetic drive) avoid the installation of mechanical seals

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