Chapter 5

Question 1

are used to transfer fluids from one location to another by increasing the pressure of the fluid and thereby, supplying the driving force which is needed to flow.

Answer 1

pumps

Question 2

most widely used in chemical industries capacity ranging from 0.5 to 2x10+4m3/h and can provide discharge head from a few meters

Answer 2

Centrifugal pumps

Question 3

achieve its maximum head by the power actually available for the driver working on the fluid

Answer 3

Positive displacement pumps

Question 4

Types of reciprocating pumps

Answer 4

-single cylinder
-multiple cylinders

Question 5

utilizes the momentum of one fluid to transport the desired attained is low and less than the head of the fluid used for pumping.

Answer 5

jet pumps

Question 6

a special type utilizing steam in which the head to be pumped is discharged at the same pressure as that of the steam being used.

Answer 6

steam injector

Question 7

utilize the principle that a conductor in a magnetic field

Answer 7

-Electromagnetic pumps