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A centrifugal pump is a type of mechanical equipment used to move fluids (liquids or slurries) by converting rotational kinetic energy into hydrodynamic energy. This process generally involves the following key components and principles: ### Key Components: 1. **Impeller**: The rotating component that imparts energy to the fluid. It has vanes or blades that push the fluid outward from the center as it spins.

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