What type of pump is typically a single stage centrifugal pump with flat-bladed impellers?

A slurry pump is designed specifically for transporting slurries—mixtures of solids and liquids—effectively and efficiently. The presence of flat-bladed impellers in a slurry pump is a significant characteristic. These impellers are engineered to handle the abrasive nature of slurries while promoting a smooth flow. The single-stage design allows for relatively low energy consumption while providing sufficient head for moving the slurry through the system.

In addition to that, the construction of slurry pumps often includes materials that can withstand high wear from solid particles, making them suitable for applications in mining, mineral processing, and other industrial processes where solid-liquid mixtures are common. The focus on flat-bladed impellers aids in maintaining the flow of the mixture while preventing blockages that could occur with more complex blade designs.

This distinguishes slurry pumps from the other options, as standard cooling pumps, rotary pumps, and reciprocating pumps are not specifically designed with flat-bladed impellers for handling slurries. Each of those alternatives has distinct operating mechanisms and applications that do not center around the efficient transport of mixtures like a slurry pump does.