Layne - Submersible Pump

A submersible pump is a turbine pump close-coupled to a submersible electric motor. Both pump and motor are suspended in the water, thereby eliminating the long drive shafts and bearing retainers required for a deep well turbine pump. Because the pump is located above the motor, water enters the pump through a screen located between the pump and motor. The pump curve for a submersible pump is very similar to a vertical turbine pump.