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How does a mixed-flow pump discharge fluid?
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Figure 1: External gear pump
In a mixed-flow pump, fluid is discharged from the impeller in a combination of both radial and axial directions into a volute-type casing. This design allows the pump to utilize characteristics of both radial and axial flow patterns to move the fluid.12