Class 2 (2nd Engineer) MEKG 📅 Jul 2025

Exam Question

With Reference to Gear pumps used for lubricating oil transfer:

(a) Sketch and describe a gear type pump indicating the flow of fluid. (6)

(b) State the materials that gear type pump components may be manufactured from. (4)

Reference Answer

### (a) Sketch and Description of a Gear Type Pump
A gear pump is a type of positive displacement pump. The most common configuration is the external gear pump, which utilizes two identical, inter-meshing gears to move fluid.
#### Construction:
1. **Casing:** A robust housing, typically made of cast iron, with suction and discharge ports. The internal surfaces are machined to very fine tolerances to minimize clearances with the gear tips and sides.

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