Which type of pump is commonly associated with generating pressure through centrifugal force?

A centrifugal pump is specifically designed to move fluids by converting rotational kinetic energy to hydrodynamic energy using centrifugal force. When the impeller, which is the rotating component of the pump, spins, it accelerates the fluid outward from the center of the impeller to the pump discharge. This process creates a drop in pressure at the inlet, allowing fluid to flow into the pump continuously. The combination of the high-speed rotation and the design of the pump allows it to efficiently generate significant pressure, making it ideal for various applications in industrial and commercial settings.

The other pump types work on different principles. Gear pumps use meshing gears to pump fluid by displacement, diaphragm pumps utilize a flexible diaphragm to create a vacuum that draws in fluid, and piston pumps operate by the linear motion of pistons to displace fluid. These mechanisms do not primarily rely on centrifugal force to generate pressure, which is the defining characteristic of a centrifugal pump.