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vain pumps and boost pumps?
what is a vain pump and a boost pump
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- oil field trashLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
A vane pump is a positive displacement pump that uses a series of paddle or vanes to move liquid through the pump. below are a couple of sites that will help you understand.
A boost or booster pump is typically a pump in series with another pump to boost the suction pressure. In a more generic sense, any pump that raises the pressure can be called a boost pump. Pumps along a pipeline that restore line pressure can be called a boost or booster pump.
Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotary_vane_pump http://www.pumpschool.com/principles/vane.htm