Instrument: Pump

Dataset: 
Pump Profiler Casts - HRS1415
Instrument: 
Pump
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Instrument Description:

A pump is a device that moves fluids (liquids or gases), or sometimes slurries, by mechanical action. Pumps can be classified into three major groups according to the method they use to move the fluid: direct lift, displacement, and gravity pumps

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Dataset-specific description

The pump is home made and consists of a West marine pump (12 V DC; flow rate of 160 L/hr) attached to 30 m of 1 inch ID and 1-3/8 inch OD high pressure clear PVC tubing. Valves and outlets are attached to the tubing outlet for sample collection and to go to the sensors onboard.