Pump · Jet Pump
Diffuser
The expanding section after the throat.
What it does
Slows the mixed stream and converts its speed into pressure, high enough to lift the mixture to surface through the return path.
Basics
| Shape | Expanding area |
| Converts | Kinetic energy into pressure |
| Output | Pump discharge pressure |
Common failures
- Erosion from sand in the mixed stream
Troubleshooting
- Symptom
- Gradual loss of production at constant power fluid
- Likely cause
- Worn throat or diffuser
- What to check
- Retrieve the pump and inspect wear