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Valve locations in diaphragm pump

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EcoMan

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Hello,
Why are a diaphragm pump’s inlet and outlet reed valves located away from the center of the diaphragm? I would think that the pump would be more efficient if the valves were near the center, where diaphragm deflection is largest. Do you know of any relevant studies?
 
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