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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Centrifugal pump Centrifugal pump The term 'Centrifugal pump' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A pump that moves water by centrifugal force developed by rapid rotation of an impeller. A pump consisting of an impeller fixed on a rotating shaft that is enclosed in a casing, and having an inlet and discharge connection. As the rotating impeller whirls the water around, centrifugal force builds up enough pressure to force the water through the discharge outlet. The rotating impeller imparts energy to the water'. Previous 5 Terms: Central Meridian Passage (CMP) Central nervous system Central physical plant Central warm air furnace Centralized water heating system Next 5 Terms: centrobaric CENTROID Centromere Cepheid CEQ About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.