Theory And Appliance Pump Flashcards
1
Q
Two types of pump
A
Centrifugal pump.
Positive displacement pump.
2
Q
What does the volute do.
A
Converts kinetic energy to pressure energy.
3
Q
What drives the impeller
A
PTO.
Power Take Off
4
Q
What is the name of LFB pumps
A
Universal multi pressure pump.
5
Q
What are the capabilities of the UMP
A
Deliver high volumes of water at low pressure.
Deliver low volumes of water at high pressure.
Deliver both at the same time.
6
Q
What’s the capacity of the water tank
A
1400L
7
Q
Sudden increase in a low pressure gauge reading can indicate
A
Branches being shut down.
Kinks in delivery hose.
Vehicles or debris on the hose.
8
Q
A sudden decrease in a low pressure gauge reading can indicate
A
Branches being opened.
Burst delivery hose.
Appliance tank empty.
