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What is the main purpose of a pump in a fluid system?
What is the main purpose of a pump in a fluid system?
- To transfer the liquid from one location to another (correct)
- To carry the fluid
- To control the flow in the system
- To reduce friction between fluid and pipes
Which component of a pumping system provides enough push to keep the fluid moving upwards?
Which component of a pumping system provides enough push to keep the fluid moving upwards?
- Prime movers
- Valves
- Pumps (correct)
- Piping
In what situation are pumps not needed to transfer the liquid?
In what situation are pumps not needed to transfer the liquid?
- When there is gravity flow (correct)
- When the liquid needs to be controlled
- When the fluid system has end-use equipment
- When the fluid is moving upwards
Which component of a pumping system is used to control the flow in the system?
Which component of a pumping system is used to control the flow in the system?
What is the purpose of prime movers in a pumping system?
What is the purpose of prime movers in a pumping system?
What is the role of piping in a pumping system?
What is the role of piping in a pumping system?
What is the basic principle of operation for centrifugal pumps?
What is the basic principle of operation for centrifugal pumps?
Which material is generally used to make the impeller of a centrifugal pump?
Which material is generally used to make the impeller of a centrifugal pump?
In which type of pumps are wear rings used to minimize leakage between the internal discharge and suction?
In which type of pumps are wear rings used to minimize leakage between the internal discharge and suction?
Which type of pump is frequently found in pipeline services and as a primary transfer device on loop reactors?
Which type of pump is frequently found in pipeline services and as a primary transfer device on loop reactors?
What type of impeller does an axial pump consist of?
What type of impeller does an axial pump consist of?
What is the design pressure range for axial pumps?
What is the design pressure range for axial pumps?
Which type of pumps operate at high speeds to generate flow rate at low discharge pressure?
Which type of pumps operate at high speeds to generate flow rate at low discharge pressure?
Which type of pumps is widely used in chemical plants and refineries?
Which type of pumps is widely used in chemical plants and refineries?
What is the main purpose of the shaft in a centrifugal pump?
What is the main purpose of the shaft in a centrifugal pump?
In which type of pump is a circular metallic disc attached to the shaft with a built-in passage for the flow of fluid?
In which type of pump is a circular metallic disc attached to the shaft with a built-in passage for the flow of fluid?
What is a common type found in industries when referring to horizontal shaft position?
What is a common type found in industries when referring to horizontal shaft position?
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