Centrifugal pumps work by spinning fluid inward and then flinging it outward via vanes, converting some of the kinetic energy into fluid pressure as the fluid exits the impeller and passes through a spiral volute casing. The capacity and pressure developed by centrifugal pumps are strongly dependent on each other. Key parameters like capacity, head, power, and efficiency can be calculated and vary based on changes to the impeller's speed of rotation or diameter.