Water Treatment Primer 4 CEU Training Course: You Will Have 90 Days From This Date in Order To Complete This Course
Water Treatment Primer 4 CEU Training Course: You Will Have 90 Days From This Date in Order To Complete This Course
Water Treatment Primer 4 CEU Training Course: You Will Have 90 Days From This Date in Order To Complete This Course
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Pascal’s Law
1. The foundation of _____________________was established when Pascal discovered that
pressure in a fluid acts equally in all directions.
A. P = F/A D. Two different heights
B. Fluids at rest E. Modern hydraulics
C. Inertia and friction F. None of the Above
2. This pressure acts at right angles to the containing surfaces. If some type of pressure gauge,
with an exposed face, is placed beneath the surface of _______________and pointed in different
directions, the pressure will read the same.
A. Velocity head D. Dynamic factors of fluid power
B. A liquid at a specific depth E. Is directly proportional to the depth
C. A liquid F. None of the Above
3. ___________________, at any level, depends on the depth of the fluid from the surface. If the
exposed face of the pressure gauges are moved closer to the surface of the liquid, the indicated
pressure will be less.
A. P = F/A D. Two different heights
B. Fluids at rest E. Pressure due to the weight of a liquid
C. Inertia and friction F. None of the Above
4. Using this information and equation, ______________, we can calculate the pressure on the
bottom of the container.
A. P = F/A D. Two different heights
B. Fluids at rest E. The indicated pressure is doubled
C. Inertia and friction F. None of the Above
Gravity
5. The strength of the _________________between two objects depends on their masses. The
more massive the objects are, the stronger the gravitational attraction.
A. Velocity head D. Dynamic factors of fluid power
B. Gravity E. Odor
C. Gravitational force F. None of the Above
7. Gravity, applied forces, and atmospheric pressure are _______________that apply equally to
fluids at rest or in motion, while inertia and friction are dynamic factors that apply only to fluids in
motion. The mathematical sum of gravity, applied force, and atmospheric pressure is the static
pressure obtained at any one point in a fluid at any given time.
A. Velocity head D. Dynamic factors
B. Gravity E. Are directly proportional
C. Static factors F. None of the Above
Static Pressure
8. Static pressure exists in addition to ______________that may also be present at the same time.
Pascal’s law states that a pressure set up in a fluid acts equally in all directions and at right angles
to the containing surfaces.
A. P = F/A D. Two different heights
B. Any dynamic factors E. The indicated pressure is doubled
C. Inertia and friction F. None of the Above
10. The dynamic factors of inertia and friction are related to?
A. Velocity head D. Dynamic factors of fluid power
B. Gravity E. The static factors
C. A liquid F. None of the Above
11. Velocity head and _________________are obtained at the expense of static head. However, a
portion of the velocity head can always be reconverted to static head.
A. Friction head D. Two different heights
B. Fluids at rest E. The indicated pressure
C. Inertia F. None of the Above
12. Force, which can be produced by pressure or head when dealing with fluids, is necessary to
start a body moving if it is at rest, and is present in some form when the motion of the body is
arrested; therefore, whenever a fluid is given velocity, some part of its __________________is
used to impart this velocity, which then exists as velocity head.
A. Velocity head D. Dynamic factor
B. Gravity E. Direction
C. Original static head F. None of the Above
14. The pressure above zone absolute, i.e. the sum of atmospheric and gauge pressure. In
vacuum related work it is usually expressed in millimeters of mercury. (mmHg).
A. Hydraulics D. Pressure, Gauge
B. Pressure, Absolute E. Head, Friction
C. Pascal's Law F. None of the Above
16. Head is often used to indicate gauge pressure. Pressure is equal to the height times the
density of the liquid.
A. Head D. Pressure, Atmospheric
B. Head, static E. Pressure, Static
C. Hydrokinetics F. None of the Above
17. The head required to overcome the friction at the interior surface of a conductor and between
fluid particles in motion. It varies with flow, size, type, and conditions of conductors and fittings, and
the fluid characteristics.
A. Head D. Pressure, Atmospheric
B. Head, static E. Pressure, Static
C. Head, Friction F. None of the Above
19. Engineering science pertaining to the energy of liquid flow and pressure.
A. Pressure D. Pressure, Atmospheric
B. Head, static E. Hydraulics
C. Hydrokinetics F. None of the Above
20. Pressure exported by the atmosphere at any specific location. (Sea level pressure is
approximately 14.7 pounds per square inch absolute, 1 bar = 14.5psi.)
A. Pressure D. Pressure, Atmospheric
B. Head, static E. Pressure, Static
C. Hydrokinetics F. None of the Above
23. Which of the following terms - includes the manner in which liquids act in tanks and pipes,
deals with their properties, and explores ways to take advantage of these properties?
A. Pressure D. Hydrostatics
B. Hydrodynamics E. Hydraulics
C. Hydrokinetics F. None of the Above
24. Which of the following terms -, the consideration of liquids at rest, involves problems of
buoyancy and flotation, pressure on dams and submerged devices, and hydraulic presses?
A. Pressure D. Hydrostatics
B. Hydrodynamics E. Hydraulics
C. Hydrokinetics F. None of the Above
25. Which of the following terms - the study of liquids in motion, is concerned with such matters as
friction and turbulence generated in pipes by flowing liquids?
A. Pressure D. Hydrostatics
B. Hydrodynamics E. Hydraulics
C. Hydrokinetics F. None of the Above
Hydrostatics
26. Hydrostatics is about the _____________ exerted by a fluid at rest.
A. Pressures D. Hydrostatics
B. Hydrodynamics E. Hydraulics
C. Hydrokinetics F. None of the Above
28. Atmospheric pressure can be measured by any of several methods. The common laboratory
method uses the mercury column barometer. ________________serves as an indicator of
atmospheric pressure.
A. The originating level D. The total pressure
B. Back pressure E. The height of the mercury column
C. Absolute pressure F. None of the Above
29. Which of the following terms - and at a temperature of 0° Celsius (C), the height of the mercury
column is approximately 30 inches, or 76 centimeters?
A. The atmosphere D. Gauge pressure
B. The mercury column E. Absolute pressure
C. At sea level F. None of the Above
31. The same can be done for a rotating fluid, where the _________________is the important
quantity. The earth's atmosphere is an example.
A. The atmosphere D. Gauge pressure
B. The mercury column E. Absolute pressure
C. Centrifugal acceleration F. None of the Above
32. When air moves relative to the rotating system, ________________must also be taken into
account. However, these are dynamic effects and are not strictly a part of hydrostatics.
A. The originating level D. The total acceleration
B. Backsiphonage E. The Coriolis force
C. Absolute pressure F. None of the Above
Motor Section
33. The purpose of the __________________ is to hold the shaft firmly in place, yet allow it to
rotate.
A. Brush(es) D. Bearing house
B. Pump assembly E. Bearing(s)
C. Stator F. None of the Above
34. Which of the following terms - supports the bearings and provides a reservoir for the lubricant.
An impeller is connected to the shaft?
A. Brush(es) D. Bearing house
B. Pump assembly E. Bearing(s) (s) Means Plural or Singular
C. Stator F. None of the Above
35. Which of the following terms - can be a vertical or horizontal set-up; the components for both
are basically the same?
A. Brush(es) D. Bearing house
B. Pump assembly E. Bearing(s) (s) Means Plural or Singular
C. Stator F. None of the Above
A-C Motors
36. There are a number of different types of alternating current motors, such as Synchronous,
Induction, wound rotor, and?
A. DC electric motor D. Three-phase AC synchronous motors
B. AC electric motor E. Computer controlled stepper motors
C. Squirrel cage F. None of the Above
37. This also means that the ____________is used in large horsepower sizes, usually above 250
HP. The induction type motor uses only alternating current.
A. DC electric motor D. Three-phase AC synchronous motor
B. AC electric motor E. Synchronous type of A-C motor
C. Squirrel cage F. None of the Above
Motor Starters
39. The purpose of the _____________is to prevent the load from coming on until the amperage is
low enough.
A. Brush(es) D. Reduced voltage starter
B. Pump assembly E. Bearing(s) (s) Means Plural or Singular
C. Stator F. None of the Above
Motor Enclosures
40. Other motors use ______________ for special environments or safety protection.
A. Brush(es) D. Reduced voltage starter
B. Specific enclosures E. Bearing(s) (s) Means Plural or Singular
C. Stator F. None of the Above
Motor Controls
41. All pump motors are provided with some method of control, typically a combination of manual
and automatic. _____________can be located at the central control panel at the pump or at the
suction or discharge points of the liquid being pumped.
A. Circuit D. Bubble regulator (s) Means Plural or Singular
B. Motor control(s) E. Manual pump control(s)
C. Bearing house F. None of the Above
42. Two typical level sensors are the ___________and the bubble regulator.
A. Circuit D. Float sensor
B. Motor control(s) E. A-C motor(s)
C. Bearing house F. None of the Above
43. Which of the following terms - is pear-shaped and hangs in the wet well?
A. Brush(es) D. Reduced voltage starter
B. Specific enclosures E. Bearing(s) (s) Means Plural or Singular
C. Stator F. None of the Above
44. As the height increases, the float tilts, and the mercury in the glass tube flows toward the end of
the tube that has two wires attached to it. When the mercury covers the_________, it closes the
circuit.
A. Circuit D. Bubble regulator
B. Motor control(s) E. A-C motor(s)
C. Wires F. None of the Above
45. Which of the following terms - will detect this change and use this information to control pump
operation?
A. Open motor(s) D. Pump assembly
B. Sensitive air pressure switches E. Reduced voltage starter
C. Float sensor F. None of the Above
Moisture
47. Moisture harms the insulation on the ____________to the point where they may no longer
provide the required insulation for the voltage applied to the motor.
A. Circuit D. Windings
B. Motor control(s) E. Motor enclosure
C. Wires F. None of the Above
48. To reduce problems caused by moisture, the most suitable _____________ for the existing
environment will normally be used.
A. Circuit D. Windings
B. Motor control(s) E. Motor enclosure
C. Wires F. None of the Above
Motor Lubrication
49. You have to be careful not to add too much grease or oil, as this could cause more friction
and?
A. Vacuum D. Generate heat
B. Friction loss E. Vapor bubbles
C. Vibration F. None of the Above
51. Driver circuits are relied upon to generate____________, or some approximation of.
A. Sinusoidal AC drive currents D. Direct Current (DC)
B. AC power E. Asynchronous sinusoidal AC drive currents
C. DC motor(s) F. None of the Above
52. The two best examples are: the ________________and the stepping motor, both being
polyphase AC motors requiring external electronic control.
A. Brushless DC motor D. Direct Current (DC)
B. AC power E. An asynchronous motor
C. DC motor(s) F. None of the Above
57. By far the most common _____________ types are the brushed and brushless types, which
use internal and external commutation respectively to create an oscillating AC current from the DC
source -- so they are not purely DC machines in a strict sense.
A. Motor(s) D. Direct Current (DC)
B. AC power E. An asynchronous motor
C. DC motor(s) F. None of the Above
Brushed DC motors
58. The classic DC motor design generates an oscillating current in a __________________with a
split ring commutator, and either a wound or permanent magnet stator.
A. Brush(es) D. Permanent magnet stator
B. Rotating switch E. Wound rotor
C. Stator F. None of the Above
59. Which of the following terms consists of a coil wound around a rotor which is then powered by
any type of battery?
A. Brush(es) D. Permanent magnet stator
B. Rotating switch E. Rotor
C. Stator F. None of the Above
60. Many of the limitations of the classic commutator DC motor are due to the need for
_____________to press against the commutator. This creates friction.
A. Brushes D. Windings
B. Motor control(s) E. Motor enclosure
C. Wires F. None of the Above
61. At higher speeds, brushes have increasing difficulty in maintaining contact. ___________ may
bounce off the irregularities in the commutator surface, creating sparks. This limits the maximum
speed of the machine.
A. Brushes D. Windings
B. Motor control(s) E. Motor enclosure
C. Wires F. None of the Above
63. Which of the following terms eventually wear out and require replacement, and the commutator
itself is subject to wear and maintenance?
A. Brush(es) D. Permanent magnet stator
B. Rotating switch E. DC motor(s)
C. Stator F. None of the Above
Brushless DC Motors
64. Some of the problems of the brushed DC motor are eliminated in the brushless design. In this
motor, the mechanical "rotating switch" or commutator/brush gear assembly is replaced by
_______________ synchronized to the rotor's position.
A. Brush(es) D. Permanent magnet stator
B. Rotating switch E. An external electronic switch
C. Stator F. None of the Above
65. Which of the following terms motors are typically 85-90% efficient, whereas DC motors with
brush gear are typically 75-80% efficient?
A. Brush(es) D. Permanent magnet stator
B. Rotating switch E. Brushless
C. Stator F. None of the Above
66. Midway between ordinary DC motors and _____________lies the realm of the brushless DC
motor.
A. Stepper motors D. Direct Current (DC)
B. AC power E. An asynchronous motor
C. DC motor(s) F. None of the Above
67. The coils are activated one phase after the other by the drive electronics, as cued by the
signals from the?
A. Brush(es) D. Permanent magnet stator
B. Rotating switch E. Hall effect sensors
C. Stator F. None of the Above
68. Which of the following terms are commonly used where precise speed control is necessary, as
in computer disk drives or in video cassette recorders, the spindles within CD, CD-ROM?
A. Stepper motors D. Direct Current (DC)
B. AC power E. Brushless DC motors
C. DC motor(s) F. None of the Above
Components
A typical AC motor consists of two parts:
69. Which of the following terms having coils supplied with AC current to produce a rotating
magnetic field?
A. Torque motor(s) D. Slip ring or wound rotor motor
B. An inside rotor E. An outside stationary stator
C. Standard squirrel cage motor F. None of the Above
Torque motors
71. Which of the following terms - is a specialized form of induction motor which is capable of
operating indefinitely at stall without damage. In this mode, the motor will apply a steady stall torque
to the load?
A. Torque motor(s) D. Slip ring or wound rotor motor
B. An inside rotor E. An outside stationary stator
C. Standard squirrel cage motor F. None of the Above
72. A common application of a _________ would be the supply- and take-up reel motors in a tape
drive.
A. Torque motor(s) D. Slip ring or wound rotor motor
B. An inside rotor E. An outside stationary stator
C. Standard squirrel cage motor F. None of the Above
73. Which of the following terms - are used with force feedback steering wheels?
A. Torque motor(s) D. Slip ring or wound rotor motor
B. An inside rotor E. An outside stationary stator
C. Standard squirrel cage motor F. None of the Above
Slip Ring
74. Which of the following terms - is an induction machine where the rotor comprises a set of coils
that are terminated in slip rings to which external impedances can be connected?
A. Torque motor(s) D. Slip ring or wound rotor motor
B. Inside rotor E. Outside stationary stator
C. Standard squirrel cage motor F. None of the Above
75. By changing the impedance connected to the_______, the speed/current and speed/torque
curves can be altered.
A. Rotor circuit D. Permanent magnet stator
B. Rotating switch E. Hall effect sensors
C. Stator F. None of the Above
76. Which of the following terms - is used primarily to start a high inertia load or a load that
requires a very high starting torque across the full speed range?
A. Torque motor(s) D. Slip ring motor
B. Inside rotor E. Outside stationary stator
C. Standard squirrel cage motor F. None of the Above
77. By correctly selecting the resistors used in the secondary resistance or _____________ starter,
the motor is able to produce maximum torque at a relatively low current from zero speed to full
speed.
A. Torque motor(s) D. Slip ring
B. Inside rotor E. Outside stationary stator
C. Standard squirrel cage motor F. None of the Above
79. Increasing the value of resistance on the _____________ will move the speed of maximum
torque down.
A. Rotor circuit D. Permanent magnet stator
B. Rotating switch E. Hall effect sensors
C. Stator F. None of the Above
80. If the resistance connected to the __________ is increased beyond the point where the
maximum torque occurs at zero speed, the torque will be further reduced.
A. Rotor D. Permanent magnet stator
B. Rotating switch E. Hall effect sensors
C. Stator F. None of the Above
81. When used with a load that has a torque curve that increases with speed, the motor will
operate at the speed where the torque developed by the motor is equal to the?
A. Torque motor(s) D. Load torque
B. An inside rotor E. An outside stationary stator
C. Standard squirrel cage motor F. None of the Above
82. Reducing the load will cause the motor to speed up, and increasing the ____________ will
cause the motor to slow down until the load and motor torque are equal.
A. Rotor circuit D. Permanent magnet stator
B. Rotating switch E. Hall effect sensors
C. Stator F. None of the Above
83. Operated in this manner, the _______________are dissipated in the secondary resistors and
can be very significant. The speed regulation is also very poor.
A. Torque motor(s) D. Slip ring or wound rotor motor
B. Slip losses E. Stationary stator
C. Standard squirrel cage motor F. None of the Above
Stepper Motors
84. Closely related in design to __________________are stepper motors, where an internal rotor
containing permanent magnets or a large iron core with salient poles is controlled by a set of
external magnets that are switched electronically.
A. Stepper motor(s) D. Three-phase AC synchronous motor(s)
B. AC power E. Brushless DC motor(s)
C. DC motor(s) F. None of the Above
85. Which of the following terms - may also be thought of as a cross between a DC electric motor
and a solenoid?
A. Stepper motor(s) D. Three-phase AC synchronous motor(s)
B. AC power E. Brushless DC motor(s)
C. DC motor(s) F. None of the Above
87. Simple stepper motor drivers entirely energize or entirely de-energize the field windings,
leading the rotor to "cog" to a limited number of positions; _____________can proportionally control
the power to the field windings, allowing the rotors to position between the cog points and thereby
rotate extremely smoothly.
A. Rotor circuit D. Permanent magnet stator
B. Rotating switch E. Field windings
C. More sophisticated drivers F. None of the Above
88. Computer controlled _____________ are one of the most versatile forms of positioning
systems, particularly when part of a digital servo-controlled system.
A. Stepper motor(s) D. Three-phase AC synchronous motor(s)
B. AC power E. Brushless DC motor(s)
C. DC motor(s) F. None of the Above
90. In Faraday’s experiment, the DC motor works with ___________ and electrical current.
A. Force D. DC motor
B. Magnetic field(s) E. Permanent magnet
C. Electric charges F. None of the Above
91. Centuries ago it was discovered that a stone found in Asia, referred to as a lodestone, and had
an unusual property that would transfer ______________to an iron object when the stone was
rubbed against it.
A. Force D. An invisible force
B. Magnetic field(s) E. Permanent magnet
C. Electric charges F. None of the Above
92. These lodestones were found to align with the ______________when freely hanging on a
string or floated on water, and this property aided early explorers in navigating around the earth.
A. Force D. Earth’s north-south axis
B. Magnetic field(s) E. Permanent magnet
C. Electric charges F. None of the Above
93. It was understood later that this stone was a ____________ with a field that had two poles of
opposite effect, referred to as north and south.
A. Force D. Motor
B. Magnetic field(s) E. Permanent magnet
C. Electric charges F. None of the Above
95. When _______________ are aligned at opposite or dissimilar poles, they’ll exert considerable
forces of attraction with one another, and when aligned at like or similar poles, they’ll strongly repel
one another.
A. Forces D. Similar poles
B. Magnetic field(s) E. Permanent magnet
C. Electric charges F. None of the Above
96. The magnetic field will pull or put a force upon a ferrous material. If iron particles are sprinkled
on a paper sheet over a permanent magnet, the alignment of the iron particles maps the magnetic
field, which shows that this field leaves one pole and enters the other pole with the _____________
field being unbroken.
A. Force D. DC motor
B. Magnetic field(s) E. Permanent magnet
C. Electric charges F. None of the Above
97. As with any kind of field, the total quantity, or effect, of the field is referred to as the flux, while
the push causing the flux to form in space is called a force. This ________field is comprised of
many lines of flux, all starting at one pole and returning to the other pole.
A. Force D. Magnetic force
B. Magnetic field(s) E. Permanent magnet
C. Electric charges F. None of the Above
Pump Introduction
98. Which of the following terms - are used to move or raise fluids?
A. The lift pumps D. The force and lift pumps
B. The force pumps E. Pumps
C. The Bellows F. None of the Above
99. Pumps are of two general types, hydrostatic or positive displacement pumps, and pumps
depending on dynamic forces, such as?
A. Centrifugal pumps D. The force and lift pumps
B. The force pumps E. The Roots blowers
C. The Bellows F. None of the Above
102. Proper installation and care of protective guards, shut-down devices and over pressure
protection equipment must also be considered.
A. Minor D. Interest of personal safety
B. Severe E. An essential part of any safety program
C. The hazards arising F. None of the Above
103. In the following safety procedures you will encounter the words DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION, and NOTICE. These are intended to ______________in the interest of personal safety
and satisfactory pump operation and maintenance.
A. Scare D. Emphasize certain areas
B. Create fear E. Warn
C. Inform of the hazards arising F. None of the Above
105. “WARNING” Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which can cause
__________________, death, or substantial property damage if the warning is ignored.
A. Severe personal injury D. Emphasize certain areas
B. Create fear E. Minor personal injury
C. Inform of the hazards arising F. None of the Above
106. “CAUTION” Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which will or can cause
________________ , death, or substantial property damage if the warning is ignored.
A. Severe personal injury D. Emphasize certain areas
B. Create fear E. Minor personal injury
C. Inform of the hazards arising F. None of the Above
Complicated Pumps
107. Which of the following terms - have valves allowing them to work repetitively. These are
usually check valves that open to allow passage in one direction, and close automatically to prevent
reverse flow?
A. On the discharge side of pumps D. Vanes of the impeller on the liquid
B. Suction side of the pump s E. Positive displacement pumps
C. The discharge valve on pumps F. None of the Above
108. Which of the following terms - has two check valves in the cylinder, one for supply and the
other for delivery?
A. Diaphragm pumps D. The force pump
B. The Roots blower E. Fire fighting force pumps
C. The Bicycle pump F. None of the Above
110. Which of the following terms - are force pumps in which the oscillating diaphragm takes the
place of the piston?
A. Diaphragm pumps D. The free pumps
B. The Roots blower E. Fire fighting force pumps
C. The Bicycle pumps F. None of the Above
111. Which of the following terms - has two valves in the cylinder, while the lift pump has one valve
in the cylinder and one in the piston?
A. The lift pump D. The force and lift pump
B. The force pump E. The Roots blower
C. The Bellows F. None of the Above
113. Which of the following terms - can give an arbitrarily large pressure to the discharged fluid, as
in the case of a diesel engine injector?
A. The lift pump D. The force and lift pump
B. The force pump E. The Roots blower
C. The Bellows F. None of the Above
114. Which of the following terms - usually have two cylinders feeding one receiver alternately. The
air space in the receiver helps to make the water pressure uniform?
A. Diaphragm pumps D. Diaphragm pumps
B. The Roots blower E. Fire fighting force pumps
C. The Bicycle pump F. None of the Above
115. Which of the following terms - has no valves, their place taken by the sliding contact between
the rotors and the housing?
A. The lift pump D. The force and lift pumps
B. The force pump E. The Roots blower
C. The Bellows F. None of the Above
116. Which of the following terms - can either exhaust a receiver or provide air under moderate
pressure, in large volumes?
A. Diaphragm pumps D. Diaphragm pumps
B. The Roots blower E. Fire fighting force pumps
C. The Bicycle pump F. None of the Above
117. Which of the following terms - is a very old device, requiring no accurate machining. The
single valve is in one or both sides of the expandable chamber?
A. The lift pump D. The force and lift pumps
B. The force pump E. The Roots blower
C. The Bellows F. None of the Above
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Fluid Properties
The properties of the fluids being pumped can significantly affect the choice of pump. Key
considerations include:
118. Which of the following terms - can degrade pumps, and should be considered when selecting
pump materials.
A. Fluid’s vapor pressure D. Corrosive and basic fluids
B. Fluid density E. Corrosive and acidic fluids
C. Kinematic viscosity F. None of the Above
119. Operating temperature. Pump materials and expansion, mechanical seal components, and
packing materials need to be considered with?
A. Fluid’s vapor pressure D. Pumped fluids that are hotter than 200°F
B. Fluid density E. Corrosive and acidic fluids
C. Kinematic viscosity F. None of the Above
120. When pumping abrasive liquids such as industrial slurries, selecting a pump that will not clog
or fail prematurely depends on particle size, hardness, and the?
A. Fluid’s vapor pressure D. Pump materials
B. Fluid density E. Volumetric percentage of solids
C. Kinematic viscosity F. None of the Above
121. Specific gravity. The fluid specific gravity is the ratio of the _______________to that of water
under specified conditions.
A. Fluid’s vapor pressure D. Pump materials
B. Fluid density E. Corrosive and acidic fluids
C. Kinematic viscosity F. None of the Above
122. Which of the following terms - affects the energy required to lift and move the fluid, and must
be considered when determining pump power requirements?
A. Fluid’s vapor pressure D. Pump materials
B. Fluid density E. Specific gravity
C. Kinematic viscosity F. None of the Above
123. Proper consideration of the fluid’s vapor pressure will help to minimize the?
A. Fluid’s vapor pressure D. Material size
B. Fluid density E. Risk of cavitation
C. Kinematic viscosity F. None of the Above
Types of Pumps
124. The family of pumps comprises a large number of types based on application and capabilities.
The two major groups of pumps are ______________and positive displacement.
A. Kinetic Energy D. Vanes of the impeller
B. Centrifugal E. Positive displacement
C. Dynamic F. None of the Above
127. Axial flow—a centrifugal pump in which the pressure is developed by the propelling or lifting
action of the __________________ on the liquid.
A. Kinetic Energy D. Vanes of the impeller
B. Centrifugal force E. Positive displacement
C. Dynamic F. None of the Above
Centrifugal Pump
130. Types the ____________ type which imparts velocity energy to the pumped medium which is
converted to pressure energy when discharging the pump casing and can be grouped according to
several criteria, further to that a specific pump can belong to different groups.
A. Kinetic Energy D. Vanes of the impeller
B. Centrifugal E. Positive displacement
C. Dynamic F. None of the Above
Plunger Pumps
132. The suction stroke pulls the plunger back, suction valve opens and fluid is sucked into the
cylinder. The discharge stroke pushes the plunger forward closing ____________and pushing fluid
out of the discharge valve.
A. On the discharge side D. Suction valve
B. Suction side of the pump E. Positive displacement suction valve
C. The discharge valve F. None of the Above
135. Liquid is allowed to flow into the pump as the cavity on the suction side expands and the liquid
is forced out of the discharge as?
A. On the discharge side D. Vanes of the impeller on the liquid
B. Suction side of the pump E. The cavity collapses
C. The discharge valve F. None of the Above
136. A Positive Displacement Pump, unlike a Centrifugal Pump, will produce the same flow at a
given RPM no matter what?
A. The discharge pressure is D. Gas volumetrically displacing a disproportion of liquid
B. Atmospheric pressure E. Build-up of pressure
C. The vertical distance F. None of the Above
137. A Positive Displacement Pump cannot be operated against a closed valve on the discharge
side of the pump, i.e. it does not have a shut-off head like?
A. A Centrifugal Pump does D. Vanes of the impeller on the liquid
B. Suction side of the pump E. Positive displacement
C. The discharge valve F. None of the Above
138. If a Positive Displacement Pump is allowed to operate against a closed discharge valve it will
continue to produce flow which will ________________until either the line bursts or the pump is
severely damaged or both.
A. Discharge D. Increase the suction feet (or meters) of head
B. Increase the water level E. Increase the pressure in the discharge line
C. Increase the boiling point F. None of the Above
Plunger Pump
139. The plunger pump is a positive displacement pump that uses a plunger or piston to force
__________________to the discharge side of the pump. It is used for heavy sludge.
A. Liquid from the suction side D. Gas volumetrically displacing a disproportion of liquid
B. Atmospheric pressure E. Build-up of pressure
C. The vertical distance F. None of the Above
140. The movement of the plunger or piston inside the pump creates pressure inside the pump, so
you have to be careful that this kind of pump is never operated?
A. Discharge side of the pump D. Against any closed discharge valve
B. Against any water level E. With a particular combination of flow rate and head
C. Against any boiling point F. None of the Above
Diaphragm Pumps
142. In this type of pump, a diaphragm provides _____________used to force liquid from the
suction to the discharge side of the pump.
A. Discharge side of the pump D. Suction
B. The mechanical action E. A particular combination of flow rate and head
C. The robot dance action F. None of the Above
Pump Specifications
143. Pumps are commonly rated by horsepower, flow rate, ______________in meters (or feet) of
head, inlet suction in suction feet (or meters) of head.
A. Discharge side of the pump D. Suction feet (or meters) of head
B. Water level E. A particular combination of flow rate and head
C. Outlet pressure F. None of the Above
145. The closer the pump is to the ____________, the easier and quicker it will be to prime.
A. Discharge side of the pump D. Suction
B. Water level E. Flow rate and head
C. Boiling point F. None of the Above
146. Fluid flows from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. Pumps operate by creating
low pressure at the inlet which allows the liquid to be pushed into the pump by ?
A. Discharge side of the pump D. Suction feet (or meters) of head
B. Water level E. A particular combination of flow rate and head
C. Atmospheric or head pressure F. None of the Above
Pump Efficiency
147. Pump efficiency is defined as the ratio of the power imparted on the fluid by the pump in
relation to the power supplied to drive the pump. Its value is not fixed for a given pump; efficiency is
a function of the _____________________and therefore also operating head.
A. Dynamic D. Point of its maximum efficiency
B. Discharge E. Motor efficiency
C. Pump performance data F. None of the Above
148. For centrifugal pumps, the efficiency tends to increase with flow rate up to a point midway
through the operating range (_____________________) and then declines as flow rates rise
further.
A. Dynamic D. Point of its maximum efficiency
B. Pump efficiency E. Peak efficiency
C. Pump performance data F. None of the Above
150. When a system design includes a centrifugal pump, an important issue it its design is
matching the head loss-flow characteristic with the pump so that it operates at or close to the point
of?
A. Dynamic efficiency D. Its maximum efficiency
B. Pump efficiency E. Motor efficiency
C. Pump performance data F. None of the Above
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