Booster Pump – Definition and Pronunciation
What is Booster Pump?
Booster Pump is a pump used in series to increase the discharge pressure from another pump (such as a cargo pump).
Examples of Booster Pump
Heater is provided along with cargo booster pumps. The booster pump takes suction from discharge of the main cargo pump and discharges cargo at higher pressure.
From “Liquid Transfer Pumps – Principles, Operation, and Associated Equipment”.
The principle method of flow control is by throttling the booster pump discharge or the main pump circulation or by a combination of the two. Control of flow solely by throttling the main pump discharge may cause loss of booster pump suction.
From “Essential Discharging Cargo Procedures for Maritime Operations”.
The hold is inerted or filled with dry-air. It sometimes installed with cargo heaters and booster pumps to allow discharge into pressurized storage facilities so as to improve its operational flexibility.
From “Basic Knowledge of Tankers”.
Pronunciation of Booster Pump
