Feature | Vertical Multistage Pump | Horizontal Multistage Pump |
Shaft Orientation | Vertical | Horizontal |
Space Requirement | Smaller footprint (space-saving) | Requires more floor space |
Flow Rate | Typically lower flow, higher pressure | Typically higher flow, moderate pressure |
Application | Water supply, pressure boosting, boiler feed | Water treatment, mining, firefighting |
Maintenance | Harder to inspect and maintain | Easier to inspect and maintain |
Installation Complexity | More complex due to vertical setup | Simpler installation and alignment |
Ideal for | Tight spaces, high-pressure, low-flow | Open spaces, high-flow, lower-pressure |
Pump Efficiency | Highly efficient for low-flow, high-pressure | Efficient for higher-flow, moderate-pressure |