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What is the primary function of a pump in industrial plants?
What is the primary function of a pump in industrial plants?
What is the typical power requirement of a lubricating oil pump?
What is the typical power requirement of a lubricating oil pump?
Which type of pump is used to supply water to plant fire suppression systems?
Which type of pump is used to supply water to plant fire suppression systems?
What is the primary function of a boiler feedwater pump?
What is the primary function of a boiler feedwater pump?
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What is the range of temperatures that pumps can handle?
What is the range of temperatures that pumps can handle?
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What type of pump is used to pump water through heat exchangers?
What type of pump is used to pump water through heat exchangers?
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What is the primary purpose of anchoring a pump to a firm location?
What is the primary purpose of anchoring a pump to a firm location?
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What is the force exerted by one liter of pure water at 4°C on a unit area of one square meter?
What is the force exerted by one liter of pure water at 4°C on a unit area of one square meter?
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What is the relationship between pressure, density, acceleration due to gravity, and height of liquid?
What is the relationship between pressure, density, acceleration due to gravity, and height of liquid?
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What is the effect of the shape of the piping system on the pressure at its base?
What is the effect of the shape of the piping system on the pressure at its base?
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What is the purpose of translating pressures into equivalent head in meters in pumping theory?
What is the purpose of translating pressures into equivalent head in meters in pumping theory?
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What is the density of mercury compared to water?
What is the density of mercury compared to water?
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What is the effect of the density of the liquid being pumped on the pressure developed by a pump?
What is the effect of the density of the liquid being pumped on the pressure developed by a pump?
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What is the primary consideration for locating pumps?
What is the primary consideration for locating pumps?
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What is the pressure exerted by a liter of water at the base of a container with an area of 0.0049 m²?
What is the pressure exerted by a liter of water at the base of a container with an area of 0.0049 m²?
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What is the phenomenon described in Figure 1?
What is the phenomenon described in Figure 1?
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What is the definition of static head in a pumping system?
What is the definition of static head in a pumping system?
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What is the static discharge head?
What is the static discharge head?
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What is the static suction lift?
What is the static suction lift?
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What is the maximum suction lift of a pump at sea level?
What is the maximum suction lift of a pump at sea level?
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Why should centrifugal pumps be placed close to, or preferably below, the water supply?
Why should centrifugal pumps be placed close to, or preferably below, the water supply?
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What is the pressure head?
What is the pressure head?
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What is the total static head?
What is the total static head?
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What is the dynamic head?
What is the dynamic head?
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Why does the atmospheric pressure vary with altitude?
Why does the atmospheric pressure vary with altitude?
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What is the reason for the pump to lift water when it draws from a supply tank located below its centre line?
What is the reason for the pump to lift water when it draws from a supply tank located below its centre line?
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What is the primary source of resistance in pipes, valves, and fittings?
What is the primary source of resistance in pipes, valves, and fittings?
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What is the relationship between friction head and fluid flow rates?
What is the relationship between friction head and fluid flow rates?
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What is the purpose of Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)?
What is the purpose of Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)?
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What is the characteristic of a positive displacement pump?
What is the characteristic of a positive displacement pump?
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What is the main difference between reciprocating and rotary pumps?
What is the main difference between reciprocating and rotary pumps?
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What is the purpose of the suction valves in a reciprocating pump?
What is the purpose of the suction valves in a reciprocating pump?
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What is the formula to convert kinetic energy to potential energy?
What is the formula to convert kinetic energy to potential energy?
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What is the total dynamic head composed of?
What is the total dynamic head composed of?
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What is the purpose of the discharge valves in a reciprocating pump?
What is the purpose of the discharge valves in a reciprocating pump?
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What is the type of pump that moves liquid by creating a pressure differential?
What is the type of pump that moves liquid by creating a pressure differential?
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What is the primary reason why fluid is expelled from the gear pockets in gear pumps?
What is the primary reason why fluid is expelled from the gear pockets in gear pumps?
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What is a main difference between gear pumps and rotary lobe pumps?
What is a main difference between gear pumps and rotary lobe pumps?
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In a sliding vane pump, what causes the size of the pockets to decrease?
In a sliding vane pump, what causes the size of the pockets to decrease?
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Why is a pressure relief device necessary in a positive displacement pump?
Why is a pressure relief device necessary in a positive displacement pump?
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What is the primary advantage of peristaltic pumps in feedwater treatment and chemical dosing systems?
What is the primary advantage of peristaltic pumps in feedwater treatment and chemical dosing systems?
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In a progressive cavity pump, what is the function of the liquid being pumped?
In a progressive cavity pump, what is the function of the liquid being pumped?
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What is a characteristic of progressive cavity pumps?
What is a characteristic of progressive cavity pumps?
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What is the primary mechanism of dynamic pumps?
What is the primary mechanism of dynamic pumps?
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In a centrifugal pump, what is the primary function of the impeller?
In a centrifugal pump, what is the primary function of the impeller?
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What is a common application of progressive cavity pumps?
What is a common application of progressive cavity pumps?
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What happens when the pressure inside a centrifugal pump drops below the vapour pressure of the liquid?
What happens when the pressure inside a centrifugal pump drops below the vapour pressure of the liquid?
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Why is it important to avoid power surges in buildings with large electric lighting loads?
Why is it important to avoid power surges in buildings with large electric lighting loads?
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What happens when a centrifugal pump is started with a closed discharge valve?
What happens when a centrifugal pump is started with a closed discharge valve?
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What is the main characteristic of a regenerative pump?
What is the main characteristic of a regenerative pump?
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What is the main consequence of cavitation in a centrifugal pump?
What is the main consequence of cavitation in a centrifugal pump?
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Where does cavitation typically occur in a centrifugal pump?
Where does cavitation typically occur in a centrifugal pump?
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What is the main consideration when selecting materials for a diaphragm?
What is the main consideration when selecting materials for a diaphragm?
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What is the difference between a single-acting and a double-acting pump?
What is the difference between a single-acting and a double-acting pump?
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What is the purpose of the suction ball check in Figure 5?
What is the purpose of the suction ball check in Figure 5?
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What is the advantage of a double-acting pump over a single-acting pump?
What is the advantage of a double-acting pump over a single-acting pump?
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What type of pump is shown in Figure 7?
What type of pump is shown in Figure 7?
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What is the characteristic of diaphragm pumps that makes them suitable for pumping corrosive fluids?
What is the characteristic of diaphragm pumps that makes them suitable for pumping corrosive fluids?
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How do rotary pumps achieve high pressure without pulsations?
How do rotary pumps achieve high pressure without pulsations?
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What is the function of the gears in a rotary gear pump?
What is the function of the gears in a rotary gear pump?
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What is the advantage of using a diaphragm pump for pumping chemicals?
What is the advantage of using a diaphragm pump for pumping chemicals?
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What is the purpose of the valves in a positive displacement pump?
What is the purpose of the valves in a positive displacement pump?
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What is the primary purpose of the volute casing in a radial flow centrifugal pump?
What is the primary purpose of the volute casing in a radial flow centrifugal pump?
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What is the result of throttling the discharge valve on a centrifugal pump?
What is the result of throttling the discharge valve on a centrifugal pump?
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What is the characteristic of a centrifugal pump that differentiates it from a positive displacement pump?
What is the characteristic of a centrifugal pump that differentiates it from a positive displacement pump?
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What is the purpose of the stationary diffuser vanes in a diffuser centrifugal pump?
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What is the common application of axial flow pumps?
What is the common application of axial flow pumps?
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What is the result of running a centrifugal pump with its discharge valve shut for extended periods of time?
What is the result of running a centrifugal pump with its discharge valve shut for extended periods of time?
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What is the direction of the liquid flow in a radial flow centrifugal pump?
What is the direction of the liquid flow in a radial flow centrifugal pump?
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What is the purpose of the impeller in a centrifugal pump?
What is the purpose of the impeller in a centrifugal pump?
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What is the characteristic of a mixed flow pump?
What is the characteristic of a mixed flow pump?
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What is the effect of shutting the suction valve on a centrifugal pump?
What is the effect of shutting the suction valve on a centrifugal pump?
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What is the primary function of a circulating water pump in an industrial plant?
What is the primary function of a circulating water pump in an industrial plant?
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What is the range of power requirements for pumps in industrial plants?
What is the range of power requirements for pumps in industrial plants?
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What type of pump is used to supply feedwater to the boiler in an industrial plant?
What type of pump is used to supply feedwater to the boiler in an industrial plant?
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What is the primary function of a fire pump in an industrial plant?
What is the primary function of a fire pump in an industrial plant?
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What type of pump is used to supply fuel to oil burners in an industrial plant?
What type of pump is used to supply fuel to oil burners in an industrial plant?
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What is the characteristic of pumps used in industrial plants that allows them to handle extreme temperatures?
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What is the primary factor that affects the pressure exerted by a column of liquid on the base of a container?
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What is the relationship between the pressure and height of a liquid in a container?
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What is the purpose of anchoring a pump to a firm location?
What is the purpose of anchoring a pump to a firm location?
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What is the advantage of using head instead of pressure in pumping theory?
What is the advantage of using head instead of pressure in pumping theory?
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What is the consequence of ignoring the density of the liquid being pumped?
What is the consequence of ignoring the density of the liquid being pumped?
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What is the significance of Pascal's Paradox in pumping theory?
What is the significance of Pascal's Paradox in pumping theory?
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What is the purpose of using reinforced concrete foundations for large pumps?
What is the purpose of using reinforced concrete foundations for large pumps?
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What is the relationship between the force of gravity and the weight of a liquid?
What is the relationship between the force of gravity and the weight of a liquid?
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What is the advantage of using a small pump instead of a large pump?
What is the advantage of using a small pump instead of a large pump?
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What is the consequence of placing a pump at the bottom of a lake or well?
What is the consequence of placing a pump at the bottom of a lake or well?
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What is the primary effect of increasing fluid flow rates on friction head?
What is the primary effect of increasing fluid flow rates on friction head?
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Which type of pump converts kinetic energy to potential energy?
Which type of pump converts kinetic energy to potential energy?
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What is the purpose of calculating Net Positive Suction HeadAvailable (NPSHA)?
What is the purpose of calculating Net Positive Suction HeadAvailable (NPSHA)?
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What is the characteristic of a positive displacement pump that makes it suitable for pumping liquids at a constant flow rate?
What is the characteristic of a positive displacement pump that makes it suitable for pumping liquids at a constant flow rate?
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What is the primary component of a reciprocating pump that creates a void to move liquid?
What is the primary component of a reciprocating pump that creates a void to move liquid?
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What is the result of a pump running with its discharge valve shut for an extended period of time?
What is the result of a pump running with its discharge valve shut for an extended period of time?
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What is the primary purpose of the static head in a pumping system?
What is the primary purpose of the static head in a pumping system?
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Which type of pump is suitable for pumping corrosive fluids due to its characteristic?
Which type of pump is suitable for pumping corrosive fluids due to its characteristic?
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What is the effect of increasing the velocity of a fluid on its kinetic energy?
What is the effect of increasing the velocity of a fluid on its kinetic energy?
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What is the formula to convert kinetic energy to potential energy in a pumping system?
What is the formula to convert kinetic energy to potential energy in a pumping system?
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What is the primary advantage of using a diaphragm pump for pumping corrosive liquids?
What is the primary advantage of using a diaphragm pump for pumping corrosive liquids?
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What is the primary reason why a pump is able to lift water from a supply tank located below its centre line?
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What is the main difference between a single-acting and a double-acting pump?
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At what altitude is the atmospheric pressure equivalent to approximately 9.1 m of water head?
At what altitude is the atmospheric pressure equivalent to approximately 9.1 m of water head?
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What is the purpose of the suction valves in a reciprocating pump?
What is the purpose of the suction valves in a reciprocating pump?
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Which type of pump has a poorer suction lift than piston or plunger pumps?
Which type of pump has a poorer suction lift than piston or plunger pumps?
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What is the characteristic of a rotary pump that allows it to deliver high pressure liquid without pulsations?
What is the characteristic of a rotary pump that allows it to deliver high pressure liquid without pulsations?
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What is the term for the pressure required to overcome the pressure of a vessel, such as a boiler or deaerator, when a pump discharges water into it?
What is the term for the pressure required to overcome the pressure of a vessel, such as a boiler or deaerator, when a pump discharges water into it?
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What is the advantage of using a gear pump over a reciprocating pump?
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What is the total height that the liquid is moved by the pump, including the pressure head, if pumping into a pressurized vessel?
What is the total height that the liquid is moved by the pump, including the pressure head, if pumping into a pressurized vessel?
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What is the purpose of the discharge valves in a reciprocating pump?
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Why is it important to avoid locating pumps too far above the water supply?
Why is it important to avoid locating pumps too far above the water supply?
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What is the term for the distance between the centerline of the pump and the surface of the liquid level in an elevated supply tank?
What is the term for the distance between the centerline of the pump and the surface of the liquid level in an elevated supply tank?
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What is the main difference between a simplex and a multiplex pump?
What is the main difference between a simplex and a multiplex pump?
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What is the primary consideration when selecting materials for a diaphragm?
What is the primary consideration when selecting materials for a diaphragm?
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What is the primary reason why the maximum suction lift of a pump cannot be attained in reality?
What is the primary reason why the maximum suction lift of a pump cannot be attained in reality?
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What is the term for the distance above the centre line of the pump and the liquid level of an elevated discharge tank?
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What is the function of the gears in a rotary gear pump?
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What is the primary reason why the atmospheric pressure varies with altitude?
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What is the main advantage of using a rotary pump over a reciprocating pump?
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What is the primary mechanism by which rotary lobe pumps transfer fluid?
What is the primary mechanism by which rotary lobe pumps transfer fluid?
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What is the main advantage of progressive cavity pumps in pumping slurries and abrasive liquids?
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What is the primary reason to start large centrifugal pumps with a closed discharge valve?
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What is the primary function of the stationary diffuser vanes in a diffuser centrifugal pump?
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In a centrifugal pump, what is the effect of the collapse of bubbles on the impeller surface?
In a centrifugal pump, what is the effect of the collapse of bubbles on the impeller surface?
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What is the characteristic of a regenerative pump that differentiates it from a centrifugal pump?
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Why is it necessary to install a pressure relief device in the discharge line of a positive displacement pump?
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What is the primary characteristic of a dynamic pump?
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Why is it important to avoid power surges in buildings with large electric lighting loads?
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What is the primary function of the rotor in a progressive cavity pump?
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What is the primary consequence of operating a regenerative pump with the discharge valve fully closed?
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What is the main difference between gear pumps and rotary lobe pumps?
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What is the effect of throttling the flow in a centrifugal pump on its power requirement?
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What is the primary advantage of peristaltic pumps in feedwater treatment and chemical dosing systems?
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What is the primary function of the sliding vanes in a sliding vane pump?
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What is the primary mechanism by which dynamic pumps add energy to the fluid?
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What is the primary reason for the conversion of velocity energy to pressure energy in a centrifugal pump?
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What is the function of the stationary diffuser vanes in a diffuser centrifugal pump?
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What is the direction of the liquid flow in an axial flow pump?
What is the direction of the liquid flow in an axial flow pump?
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What happens when the discharge head of a centrifugal pump increases?
What happens when the discharge head of a centrifugal pump increases?
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What is the effect of throttling the discharge valve on a centrifugal pump?
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What is the purpose of the volute casing in a radial flow centrifugal pump?
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What is the characteristic of a centrifugal pump that differentiates it from a positive displacement pump?
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What is the result of running a centrifugal pump with its suction valve shut for an extended period of time?
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What is the common application of mixed flow pumps?
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What is the effect of adjusting the discharge valve on a centrifugal pump?
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