What type of pump is commonly used in oil and gas plant maintenance, and what is the working principle of a centrifugal pump along with the hydro testing process?

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Centrifugal pumps are widely used in oil and gas for fluid transfer, relying on rotational energy to move liquids.

Centrifugal pumps use a rotating impeller to increase fluid velocity and pressure.
Commonly used in oil and gas for transferring crude oil, water, and chemicals.
They operate based on the principle of converting kinetic energy into hydraulic energy.
Hydro testing involves filling the system with water and pressurizing it to check for leaks and structural integrity.
Example of centrifugal pump: API 610 pumps used in refineries.

What type of pump is commonly used in oil and gas plant maintenance, and what is the working principle of a centrifugal pump along with the hydro testing process?

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