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What type of pump is designed to be installed underground, as in the case of a deepwell pump?
What term refers to an underground formation that contains sufficient saturated permeable material to yield significant quantities of water?
What does a wet pit refer to?
Where is ground water available from?
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What imparts velocity to the liquid in a pump, resulting from centrifugal force as the impeller is rotated?
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Study Notes
Submersible Pumps
- A submersible pump is designed to be installed underground, such as a deepwell pump.
Aquifers
- An aquifer is an underground formation that contains sufficient saturated permeable material to yield significant quantities of water.
Pump Components
- A wet pit refers to a sump or pit that holds the pump and is submerged in the liquid being pumped.
Groundwater Sources
- Groundwater is available from underground formations, such as aquifers.
Centrifugal Pumps
- The impeller imparts velocity to the liquid in a pump, resulting from centrifugal force as the impeller is rotated.
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Description
Test your knowledge of power and industrial plant engineering with this quiz. Identify the specific elements and equipment used in various applications, such as a vertical turbine pump designed for underground installation. This quiz will help you familiarize yourself with essential components and their intended uses in industrial settings.
