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What type of pump is designed to be installed underground, as in the case of a deepwell pump?
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 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?
What does a wet pit refer to?
Where is ground water available from?
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?
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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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.
