Whole, Parts, and Functions

1. Pressure Gauge

A pressure gauge is a device that is used for

measuring pressure. In other words, a pressure
gauge is used to indicate pressure. Gauge
pressure is the pressure relative to atmospheric
pressure. For the pressures above atmospheric
pressure, gauge pressure is positive. For the
pressures below atmospheric pressure, gauge
pressure is negative. The pressure gauge is also
Figure 1. Bourdon Tube Pressure Gauge
known as pressure meters or vacuum gauges.
Most gauges calculate the pressure relative to
atmospheric pressure as the zero point.
Bourdon tube pressure gauge

Figure 2. Bourdon Tube Pressure Gauge and Its Components

Parts of a Bourdon tube pressure gauge
• A bourdon tube is the most
commonly used pressure gauge. It is
a mechanical instrument that
measures the pressure without an
electric supply. It is made of steel to
resist wear and corrosion.
• A bourdon tube pressure gauge
typically consists of a casing, a
Bourdon tube, a pressure inlet, an
end place, a link, a sector gear, a
pinion gear, a scale and a pointer.
• A Bourdon tube pressure gauge has
some parts that include a Bourdon
tube, a pressure inlet, an end place, Figure 3. Parts of Bourdon Tube Pressure Gauge
a link, a sector gear, etc.
The function of the parts
The Bourdon tube is used for …..
The scale is used to …..
…..
…….

Pressure inlet is a part of a Bourdon tube pressure gauge that is used to allow pressurized fluids to enter
the Bourdon tube.
2. Centrifugal pump and its components

Figure 4. Components of Centrifugal Pump

A. Functions
• A centrifugal pump is a mechanical equipment (a machine) that that is used to move a liquid from
one place to another.
• A centrifugal pump is a mechanical equipment (a machine) that that is used for moving a liquid from
one place to another.
• A centrifugal pump is a mechanical equipment (a machine) that that moves a liquid from one place
to another.
• A centrifugal pump uses rotation to impart velocity to a liquid and then converts that velocity into
flow.
- A centrifugal pump is a machine.
- A centrifugal pump uses rotation to impart velocity to a liquid.
- A centrifugal pump converts velocity into flow.

B. Parts
• A centrifugal pump consists of a casing, an impeller, a suction nozzle, a discharge nozzle, a shaft,
bearings, and a sealing system.
• A centrifugal pump has several components. They include a casing, an impeller, a suction nozzle and a
discharge nozzle.
• A centrifugal pump has several components. They include a casing, an impeller, a suction nozzle, etc.
Now, look at Figure 4 again and describe the function of each of the
components.
Examples:
1. The shaft is a central part of the pump. It is coupled with the prime mover to get the
power. It rotates with the connected impeller.
2. An impeller is a rotating part of the centrifugal pump. It is enclosed in a watertight
casing. The impeller consists of a series of backward-curved vanes. It is mounted to the
shaft of an electric motor. When the impeller is rotating it increases the velocity of the
liquid inside the pump casing.