Pumps, Pumping, Caluations And Fault Finding Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two different types of pump?
Both are almost together on the appliance.
A
Centrifugal pump
Positive displacement pump
2
Q
What is the name given to the main pump on the appliance?
How many stages does it have?
A
Universal multi- pressure pump
Ump pump
This in a two stage pump
3
Q
What are the two main parts of a centrifugal pump?
A
The impeller
The volute- the casing that converts kinetic energy to pressure energy
4
Q
What are the three features the ump pump can provide?
A
Supply high volumes of water at low pressures
Supply low volumes of water at high pressure
Both high and low pressure simultaneously
