booster pump

In civil engineering, a booster pump is a type of pump used in water distribution systems to increase water pressure. These pumps are essential for maintaining adequate water flow to plumbing fixtures and for firefighting capabilities. Booster pumps can either raise water into elevated storage tanks or directly increase pressure within the distribution network itself.1

Water distribution systems are complex networks involving pumps, pipelines, and storage tanks, designed to deliver water at appropriate pressures. Booster pumps work alongside other types of pumps, such as low-lift and high-lift pumps, to ensure consistent water supply. Most pumps in these systems are centrifugal, utilizing a rotating impeller to add energy to the water and increase its pressure. Distribution storage tanks, often elevated or supplemented by booster pumps, help manage peak demand and provide emergency water reserves.12