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Figure 5.3 shows the components in the pump which cause mechanical and
hydraulic losses. It involves bearings, shaft seal, front and rear cavity seal, in-
let, impeller and volute casing or return channel. Throughout the rest of the
chapter this figure is used for illustrating where each type of loss occurs.
Figure 5.3: Loss causing
components.
Volute
Diuser
Inner impeller surface
Outer impeller surface
Front cavity seal
Inlet
Bearings and shaft seal