Pumps & Pumping Flashcards
1
Q
Max height in suctioning practice
A
26 to 28 ft.
14.7 normal ATM PSI
1 c ft = 7.48 gal
2
Q
Pump types
-Piston
A
Displacement
3
Q
Used to prime Centrifuge Pumps
A
Rotary Pumps
4
Q
Centrifuge pump types
A
- Single stage
- Parallel series
- Multi Stage
5
Q
Centrifuge pumps are ___. Water flows freely from inlet to discharge.
A
Flow Through
6
Q
The number of _____ classify what type of stage pump
A
Impellers blades
7
Q
Volute shaped outlet channel converts ____ to _____ …
A
Velocity to presure
8
Q
For a 1500 GPM pump the priming time limit is _____ seconds @10 ft lift
A
45
9
Q
Three thing that can be done when cavitation occurs
A
- Reduce discharge rate
- Use larger suction line
- Lower the lift.
10
Q
Temperature problems do not occur unless water reaches ___ to ___
A
95 to 100
