Class 4 (4th Engineer) MEP 📅 Dec 2024

Exam Question

(a) Describe the components forming part of a Gear Pump. Explain how pumping is carried out by gear pump? (8)

(b) By suitable drawing describe what is 'backlash' and enumerate it's importance. How is 'backlash' measured? (4)

Reference Answer

### (a) Gear Pump Components and Working Principle
#### Components of a Gear Pump
A gear pump is a simple yet robust positive displacement pump. Its primary components are as follows:
1. **Casing/Housing:** This is the main body of the pump, typically made of cast iron or other durable material. It houses all internal components and features a suction (inlet) port and a discharge (outlet) port.

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