What are the applications for pumps
What are the two basic classification of pumps
- positive displacement pumps
How does a dynamic pump move fluid?
How do centrifugal pumps react when pressure builds beyond their ability to overcome it?
What are the 4 categories of centrifugal pumps?
Define - Pump head
Define - Static suction lift
Define - Static suction head
Define - Static discharge head
Define - Total static head
Define - Frictional loss
Define - Velocity head
Define - Dynamic suction lift
= static suction lift + velocity head - all the frictional losses in the suction pipes and fittings
Define - Dynamic suction head
= static suction head - velocity head + all frictional losses in the suction pipes and fittings
Define - Dynamic discharge head
= static discharge head + velocity head + all frictional losses in the suction pipes and fittings
Define - Total dynamic head
Describe vapour binding and the reasons for it
Causes:
Describe cavitation and its results
How are vapour binding and cavitation prevented?
How is a pump’s capacity determined?
How is the slip factor and the pump’s volumetric efficiency expressed?
How is the pump’s rating and size expressed?
Describe the operating principles of radial flow volute pumps
Action:
Compare diffuser pumps to volute pumps.