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 Pump Primer 1 Answer Key
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Pump Primer 1 CEU Training Course Assignment
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Common Hydraulic Terms, Identify the term for each statement.

1. A pressure applied to a confined fluid at rest is transmitted with equal intensity throughout the
fluid.
A. Hydraulics D. Pressure, Gauge
B. Pressure, Absolute E. Head, Friction
C. Pascal's Law F. None of the Above

2. The application of continuous force by one body upon another that it is touching; compression.
Force per unit area, usually expressed in pounds per square inch (Pascal or bar).
A. Pressure D. Pressure, Atmospheric
B. Head, static E. Pressure, Static
C. Hydrokinetics F. None of the Above

3. 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

4. Engineering science pertaining to liquid pressure and flow.

A. Hydraulics D. Pressure, Gauge
B. Pressure, Absolute E. Head, Friction
C. Pascal's Law F. None of the Above

5. Pressure differential above or below ambient atmospheric pressure.

A. Hydraulics D. Pressure, Gauge
B. Pressure, Absolute E. Head, Friction
C. Pascal's Law F. None of the Above

6. The pressure in a fluid at rest.

A. Pressure D. Pressure, Atmospheric
B. Head, static E. Pressure, Static
C. Hydrokinetics F. None of the Above

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7. The height of a column or body of fluid above a given point expressed in linear units.
A. Head D. Pressure, Atmospheric
B. Head, static E. Pressure, Static
C. Hydrokinetics F. None of the Above

8. 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

9. 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

10. The height of a column or body of fluid above a given point.

A. Pressure D. Pressure, Atmospheric
B. Head, static E. Pressure, Static
C. Hydrokinetics F. None of the Above

11. 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

12. 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

Hydraulic Principles Section

13. Definition: Hydraulics is a branch of engineering concerned mainly with?
A. Pressure D. Hydrostatics
B. Head, static E. Hydraulics
C. Hydrokinetics F. None of the Above

14. Hydraulics can be divided into two areas, ______________ and hydrokinetics.
A. Pressure D. Hydrostatics
B. Head, static E. Hydraulics
C. Hydrokinetics F. None of the Above

Hydraulics: The Engineering science pertaining to liquid pressure and flow.

15. Which of the following terms - is based on the Greek word for water, and originally covered the
study of the physical behavior of water at rest and in motion?
A. Pressure D. Hydrostatics
B. Hydrodynamics E. Hydraulics
C. Hydrokinetics F. None of the Above

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16. 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

17. 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

18. Which of the following terms – is the study of liquids in motion, is concerned with such matters
as friction and turbulence generated in pipes by flowing liquids, the flow of water over weirs and
through nozzles, and the use of hydraulic pressure in machinery.
A. Pressure D. Hydrostatics
B. Hydrodynamics E. Hydraulics
C. Hydrokinetics F. None of the Above

Hydrostatics
19. 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

20. Which of the following terms - is an excellent example of deductive mathematical physics, one
that can be understood easily and completely from a very few fundamentals, and in which the
predictions agree closely with experiment.
A. Pressure D. Hydrostatics
B. Hydrodynamics E. Hydraulics
C. Hydrokinetics F. None of the Above

Atmospheric Pressure… Now we will step it up with harder questions.

21. The atmosphere is the entire mass of air that surrounds the earth. While it extends upward for
about 500 miles, the section of primary interest is the portion that rests on the earth’s surface and
extends upward for about 7 1/2 miles. This layer is called?
A. The atmosphere D. Gauge pressure
B. The mercury column E. Absolute pressure
C. The troposphere F. None of the Above

22. Which of the following terms - 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

23. 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

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Barometric Loop
24. The barometric loop consists of a continuous section of supply piping that abruptly rises to
___________ and then returns back down to the originating level.
A. The originating level D. A height of approximately 35 feet
B. Backsiphonage E. A rotating fluid
C. Absolute pressure F. None of the Above

25. It is a loop in the piping system that effectively protects__________________. It may not be
used to protect against back-pressure.
A. The atmosphere D. Against backsiphonage
B. The mercury column E. Absolute backsiphonage
C. Back-pressure F. None of the Above

26. Which of the following terms - is based upon the principle that a water column, at sea level
pressure, will not rise above 33.9 feet. In general, barometric loops are locally fabricated, and are
35 feet high.
A. The originating level D. The total acceleration
B. Backsiphonage E. The protection against backsiphonage
C. Absolute pressure F. None of the Above

27. Which of the following terms - may be referred to using an absolute scale, pounds per square
inch absolute (psia), or gauge scale, (psiag)?
A. The atmosphere D. Gauge pressure
B. The mercury column E. Absolute pressure
C. Pressure F. None of the Above

28. Absolute pressure and gauge pressure are related. Absolute pressure is equal to gauge
pressure plus the_______________. At sea level, the atmospheric pressure is 14.7 psai.
A. The originating level D. The total acceleration
B. Backsiphonage E. Atmospheric pressure
C. Absolute pressure F. None of the Above

29. Absolute pressure is?

A. The atmosphere D. Gauge pressure
B. The mercury column E. Absolute pressure
C. The total pressure F. None of the Above

30. Which of the following terms - is simply the pressure read on the gauge.
A. The atmosphere D. Gauge pressure
B. The mercury column E. Absolute pressure
C. The total pressure F. None of the Above

31. If there is no pressure on the gauge other than atmospheric, the gauge will read zero. Then
the absolute pressure would be equal to 14.7 psi, which is?
A. The atmosphere D. Gauge pressure
B. The mercury column E. Absolute pressure
C. The atmospheric pressure F. None of the Above

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Hydrostatic Paradox
32. If a volume of fluid is_________________, the acceleration can be added to the acceleration of
gravity. A free surface now becomes perpendicular to the total acceleration, and the pressure is
proportional to the distance from this surface.
A. The originating level D. The total acceleration
B. Accelerated uniformly E. A rotating fluid
C. Absolute pressure F. None of the Above

33. 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

34. 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

Pascal’s Law
35. 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

36. 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. Thus, we can say that pressure in a liquid is
independent of direction.
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

37. Which of the following terms -, at any level, depends on the depth of the fluid from the surface?
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

38. Which of the following terms - is directly proportional to the depth?

A. Velocity head D. Dynamic factors of fluid power
B. Gravity E. The pressure in a liquid
C. A liquid F. None of the Above

39. 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

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Gravity
40. Gravity is one of the four forces of nature. 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

41. When you pour water out of a container, the earth's gravity pulls the water towards the ground.
The same thing happens when you put two buckets of water, with a tube between them, at two
different heights. You must work to start the flow of water from one bucket to the other, but then
_______________takes over and the process will continue on its own.
A. Gravity D. Two different heights
B. Fluids at rest E. The indicated pressure is doubled
C. Inertia and friction F. None of the Above

42. Gravity, applied forces, and atmospheric pressure are _______________that apply equally to
fluids at rest or in motion, while inertia and friction are dynamic factors.
A. Velocity head D. Dynamic factors
B. Gravity E. Are directly proportional
C. Static factors F. None of the Above

Static Pressure
43. 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

44. Obviously, when velocity becomes a factor it must have____________, and as previously
explained, the force related to the velocity must also have a direction, so that Pascal’s law alone
does not apply to the dynamic factors of fluid power.
A. Velocity head D. Dynamic factors of fluid power
B. Gravity E. A direction
C. A liquid F. None of the Above

45. 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

46. 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

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47. 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

Pump Introduction
48. Which of the following terms - are used to move or raise fluids. They are not only very useful,
but are excellent examples of hydrostatics?
A. The lift pumps D. The force and lift pumps
B. The force pumps E. Pumps
C. The Bellows F. None of the Above

49. 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

Pump Safety Regulations

50. Before installing and operating or performing maintenance on the pump and associated
components described in this manual, it is important to ensure that it covers ______________ from
high speed rotating machinery.
A. The minor and major hazards D. Interest of personal safety
B. The severe dangers E. Due consideration
C. The hazards arising F. None of the Above

51. It is also important that ______________ consideration be given to those hazards which arise
from the presence of electrical power, hot oil, high pressure and temperature liquids, toxic liquids
and gases, and flammable liquids and gases.
A. Minor D. Interest of personal safety and
B. Severe E. Little
C. Due F. None of the Above

52. 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

53. 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

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The definitions of these words are as follows:
54. “DANGER” Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which will
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

55. “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

56. “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
57. 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?
A. On the discharge side of pumps D. Vanes of the impeller on the liquid
B. Suction side of the pumps E. Positive displacement pumps
C. The discharge valve on pumps F. None of the Above

58. 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

59. Which of the following terms - has a supply valve and a valve in the piston that allows the
liquid to pass around it when the volume of the cylinder is reduced?
A. The lift pump D. The force and lift pumps
B. The force pump E. The Roots blower
C. The Bellow F. None of the Above

60. 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

61. 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

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62. The maximum lift, or "suction," is determined by the atmospheric pressure, ____________must
be within this height of the free surface.
A. On the discharge side D. Vanes of the impeller on the liquid
B. Suction side of the pump E. And either cylinder
C. The discharge valve F. None of the Above

63. 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

64. Which of the following terms - usually have two cylinders feeding one receiver alternately?
A. Diaphragm pumps D. Diaphragm pumps
B. The Roots blower E. Fire fighting force pumps
C. The Bicycle pump F. None of the Above

65. 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

66. 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

67. 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

68. Which of the following terms - uses the valve on the valve stem of the tire or inner tube to hold
pressure in the tire?
A. Diaphragm pumps D. The free surface
B. The Roots blower E. Fire fighting force pumps
C. The Bicycle pump F. None of the Above

69. Which of the following terms - and vane pumps are not shown, but they act the same way by
varying the volume of a chamber, and directing the flow with check valves?
A. The lift pump D. The force and lift pumps
B. The force pump E. Diaphragm
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:
70. Acidity/alkalinity (pH) and chemical composition. _____________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

71. 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

72. Solids concentrations/particle sizes. 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

73. 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

74. 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

75. 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

76. Since kinematic viscosity normally varies directly with temperature, the pumping system
designer must know the _________________ at the lowest anticipated pumping temperature.
A. Fluid’s vapor pressure D. Pump materials
B. Fluid density E. Viscosity of the fluid
C. Kinematic viscosity F. None of the Above

77. Which of the following terms - result in reduced centrifugal pump performance and increased
power requirements?
A. Fluid’s vapor pressure D. High viscosity fluids
B. Fluid density E. Corrosive and acidic fluids
C. Kinematic viscosity F. None of the Above

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Types of Pumps
78. 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

Dynamic Pumps (Centrifugal Pump)

Centrifugal pumps are classified into three general categories:
79. Radial flow—a centrifugal pump in which the pressure is developed wholly by?
A. Kinetic Energy D. Vanes of the impeller
B. Centrifugal force E. Positive displacement
C. Dynamic F. None of the Above

80. Mixed flow—a centrifugal pump in which the pressure is developed partly by centrifugal force
and partly by the lift of the?
A. On the discharge side 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

81. 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

A centrifugal pump has two main components:

82. I. A rotating component comprised of________________. II. A stationary component
comprised of a casing, casing cover, and bearings.
A. An impeller and a shaft 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

Pump Types come in Two Main Categories

83. Centrifugal Pumps and Positive Displacement Pumps as classified according to the method of
how the energy is imparted to the fluid – _________________ and again each of these categories
having many pump types.
A. Reciprocating and rotary D. Kinetic Energy or Positive Displacement
B. Increases and decreases E. Unlike a Centrifugal Pump
C. Increase the pressure F. None of the Above

Centrifugal Pump
84. 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

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Positive Displacement Pump
85. Types impart energy by mechanical displacement, these are of a lower flow range and are
pulsating. PD pumps divided into two classes – __________________.
A. Reciprocating and rotary D. Kinetic Energy or Positive Displacement
B. Increases and decreases E. Unlike a Centrifugal Pump
C. Increase the pressure F. None of the Above

Plunger Pumps
86. 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

Diaphragm Pumps
87. Diaphragm pump types simply put use the plunger to pressurize either air or hydraulic fluid on
one side which flexes the diaphragm which _________________ the volumetric area in the
pumping chamber; non-return check valves ensure no back flow of the fluid.
A. Increases D. Decreases the kinetic Energy
B. Increases and decreases E. Unlike a Centrifugal pump and increases
C. Increases the pressure F. None of the Above

Positive Displacement Pumps

88. A Positive Displacement Pump has an expanding cavity on the suction side of the pump and?
A. Increases the pressure D. A decreasing cavity on the discharge side
B. Suction side of the pump E. Positive displacement
C. The discharge valve F. None of the Above

89. 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

90. 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

91. 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

92. 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

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Plunger Pump
93. 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

94. 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

95. All discharge valves must be open before the pump is started, to prevent _______________
that could damage the pump.
A. Cavitation bubbles D. Gas volumetrically displacing a disproportion of liquid
B. Atmospheric pressure E. Any fast build-up of pressure
C. The vertical distance F. None of the Above

Diaphragm Pumps
96. 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

97. The advantage the diaphragm has over the plunger is that the diaphragm pump does not come
in contact with?
A. Cavitation bubble D. The liquid
B. Atmospheric pressure E. Moving metal
C. The vertical distance F. None of the Above

Pump Specifications
98. Pumps are commonly rated by horsepower, flow rate, ______________in meters (or feet) of
head, inlet suction in suction feet 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

99. The head can be simplified as the number of feet or meters the pump can raise or lower a
column of water at?
A. Cavitation pressure D. Displacement of a disproportion of liquid
B. Atmospheric pressure E. Sea level
C. The vertical distance F. None of the Above

100. From an initial design point of view, engineers often use a quantity termed the specific speed
to identify the most suitable pump type for?
A. The 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. Sea level F. None of the Above

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Suction Lift Chart
101. The vertical distance that a pump may be placed above ___________ (and be able to draw
water) is determined by pump design and limits dictated by altitude.
A. The water level D. Gas volumetrically displacing a disproportion of liquid
B. Atmospheric pressure E. To prevent any fast build-up of pressure
C. The vertical distance F. None of the Above

102. 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

103. Centrifugal pumps are particularly ______________especially when pumping heated solution
near the vapor pressure, whereas positive displacement pumps are less affected by cavitation.
A. Vulnerable to cavitation bubble D. Vulnerable to gas displacing a disproportion of liquid
B. Vulnerable to atmospheric pressure E. Vulnerable to any fast build-up of pressure
C. Vulnerable to the vertical distance F. None of the Above

104. Careful design is required to pump high temperature liquids with a centrifugal pump when the
liquid is near?
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. Its boiling point F. None of the Above

105. Which of the following terms - creates a shock wave that can literally carve material from
internal pump components and creates noise often described as "pumping gravel".
A. Cavitation bubble D. Gas volumetrically displacing a disproportion of liquid
B. Atmospheric pressure E. Violent collapse of the cavitation bubble
C. Vertical distance F. None of the Above

106. Additionally, the inevitable increase in ______________can cause other mechanical faults in
the pump and associated equipment.
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. Vibration F. None of the Above

107. For a typical "pumping" configuration, the work is imparted on the fluid, and is thus positive.
For the fluid imparting the work on the pump, the work is negative power required to drive the pump
is determined by dividing the output power by the pump efficiency. Furthermore, this definition
encompasses pumps with no moving parts, such as?
A. A siphon D. Displacing a disproportion of liquid
B. Atmospheric pressure E. Any fast build-up of pressure
C. The vertical distance F. None of the Above

108. When asked how a pump operates, most reply that it “sucks.” While not a false statement, it’s
easy to see why so many pump operators still struggle with?
A. Discharge side of the pump D. Suction
B. Pump problems E. A particular combination of flow rate and head
C. Boiling point F. None of the Above

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109. 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
110. 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

111. 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

112. Pump performance data such as this is usually supplied by the manufacturer before pump
selection. _____________________tend to decline over time due to wear.
A. Dynamic efficiency D. Point of its maximum efficiency
B. Motor efficiency E. Pump efficiencies
C. Pump performance data F. None of the Above

113. 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

114. Which of the following terms - is an important aspect and pumps should be regularly tested.
Thermodynamic pump testing is one method?
A. Dynamic efficiency D. Point of its maximum efficiency
B. Motor efficiency E. Pump efficiency
C. Pump performance data F. None of the Above

115. Static indicates the _____________________ does not take into account the friction caused
by water moving through the hose or pipes.
A. Dynamic efficiency D. Point of its maximum efficiency
B. Pump efficiency E. Motor efficiency
C. Pump performance data F. None of the Above

116. Which of the following terms - indicates that losses due to friction are factored into the
performance?
A. Dynamic D. Point of its maximum efficiency
B. Motor efficiency E. Pump efficiency
C. Pump performance data F. None of the Above

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117. Which of the following terms - The Static Suction Lift plus the friction in the suction line. Also
referred to as a Total Suction Head.
A. Total Dynamic Head D. Dynamic Suction Head
B. Static Suction Lift E. Dynamic Discharge Head
C. Static Discharge Head F. None of the Above

118. Which of the following terms - - The Static Discharge Head plus the friction in the discharge
line. Also referred to as Total Discharge Head.
A. Total Dynamic Head D. Dynamic Suction Head
B. Static Suction Lift E. Dynamic Discharge Head
C. Static Discharge Head F. None of the Above

119. ______________________ - The Dynamic Suction Head plus the Dynamic Discharge Head.
Also referred to as Total Head.
A. Total Dynamic Head D. Dynamic Suction Head
B. Static Suction Lift E. Dynamic Discharge Head
C. Static Discharge Head F. None of the Above

120. ____________________ - The vertical distance from the water line to the centerline of the
impeller.
A. Total Dynamic Head D. Dynamic Suction Head
B. Static Suction Lift E. Dynamic Discharge Head
C. Static Discharge Head F. None of the Above

121. _______________________ - The vertical distance from the discharge outlet to the point of
discharge or liquid level when discharging into the bottom of a water tank.
A. Total Dynamic Head D. Dynamic Suction Head
B. Static Suction Lift E. Dynamic Discharge Head
C. Static Discharge Head F. None of the Above

Specific Gravity
122. The term specific gravity compares the density of some substance to the density of water.
Since __________________ is the ratio of those densities.
A. Specific gravity D. Viscous shear stresses within the liquid
B. Variable flow rates E. Head loss
C. Static head F. None of the Above

End Use Requirements—System Flow Rate and Head

123. The design pump capacity, or desired pump discharge in gallons per minute is needed to
accurately size the piping system, determine_______________, construct a system curve, and
select a pump and drive motor.
A. The dynamic head D. The total system head
B. Friction head losses E. Chézy formula
C. Head loss F. None of the Above

124. Which of the following terms - may be met by providing a constant flow rate, or by using a
throttling valve or variable speed drive to supply continuously variable flow rates.
A. Specific gravity D. Viscous shear stresses within the liquid
B. Variable flow rates E. Head loss
C. Static head F. None of the Above

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125. The total system head has three components: static head, ________________, and velocity
head.
A. The dynamic head D. The total system head
B. Elevation (potential energy) E. Chézy formula
C. Head loss F. None of the Above

126. Which of the following terms - is the pressure of the fluid in the system, and is the quantity
measured by conventional pressure gauges?
A. Specific gravity D. Viscous shear stresses within the liquid
B. Variable flow rates E. Head loss
C. Static head F. None of the Above

127. The dynamic head is the pressure required by the system to overcome head losses caused
by flow rate resistance in pipes, valves, fittings, and?
A. The dynamic head D. The total system head
B. Mechanical equipment E. Chézy formula
C. Head loss F. None of the Above

128. Dynamic head losses are approximately proportional to the square of the _______________,
or flow rate. If the flow rate doubles, dynamic losses increase fourfold.
A. Specific gravity D. Fluid flow velocity
B. Variable flow rates E. Head loss
C. Static head F. None of the Above

Understanding Pump Viscosity

129. When to use a centrifugal or a ____________is not always a clear choice. To make a good
choice between these pump types it is important to understand that these two types of pumps
behave very differently.
A. The lift pump D. Positive Displacement pump (“PD Pump”)
B. The force pump E. The Roots blower
C. The Bellows F. None of the Above

Darcy-Weisbach Formula
Flow of fluid through a pipe
130. The flow of liquid through a pipe is resisted by viscous shear stresses within the liquid and the
turbulence that occurs along the internal walls of the pipe, created by?
A. Specific gravity D. Viscous shear stresses within the liquid
B. Variable flow rates E. Head loss
C. The roughness of the pipe material F. None of the Above

131. This resistance is usually known as pipe friction and is measured is feet or meters head of the
fluid, thus the term ___________ is also used to express the resistance to flow.
A. The dynamic head D. The total system head
B. Variable flow rates E. Viscous shear
C. Head loss F. None of the Above

132. Many factors affect the ______________ in pipes, the viscosity of the fluid being handled, the
size of the pipes, the roughness of the internal surface of the pipes, the changes in elevations within
the system and the length of travel of the fluid.
A. Specific gravity D. Viscous shear stresses within the liquid
B. Variable flow rates E. Head loss
C. Static head F. None of the Above

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133. The resistance through various valves and fittings will also contribute to?
A. The dynamic head D. The total system head
B. Static head E. The overall head loss
C. Head loss F. None of the Above

134. In a well-designed system the resistance through valves and fittings will be of minor
significance to the overall head loss, many designers choose to ignore the ___________ for valves
and fittings at least in the initial stages of a design.
A. Specific gravity D. Viscous shear stresses
B. Variable flow rates E. Head loss
C. Static head F. None of the Above

135. Much research has been carried out over many years and various formulas to calculate
______________ have been developed based on experimental data.
A. Specific gravity D. Viscous shear stresses
B. Variable flow rates E. Head loss
C. Static head F. None of the Above

136. Using the concept of ‘wetted perimeter’ and the internal diameter of a pipe the Chézy formula
could be adapted to estimate the head loss in a pipe, although the constant ‘_______________’
had to be determined experimentally.
A. Specific gravity D. Viscous shear stresses
B. Variable flow rates E. Head loss
C. Static head F. None of the Above

Understanding the Basic Water Pump

137. The water pump commonly found in our systems is centrifugal pumps. These pumps work by
spinning water around in?
A. Impeller blades D. A circle inside a cylindrical pump housing
B. Pumping head E. Center and edge of the pump
C. Column pipe F. None of the Above

138. The blades of this impeller project outward from an axle like the arms of a turnstile and, as the
impeller spins, the water spins with it. As the water spins, the pressure near the outer edge of the
pump housing becomes much higher than near?
A. High-pressure water D. The water spins with it
B. A pressure rise E. Pressure or lift the pump is working against
C. The center of the impeller F. None of the Above

139. Objects do not naturally travel in a circle--they need __________ to cause them to accelerate
inward as they spin.
A. Impeller blades D. Variable displacement pumps
B. Pumping head E. Center and edge of the pump
C. A column pipe F. None of the Above

140. Without such an inward force, an object will travel in a straight line and will not complete the
circle. In a centrifugal pump, ____________is provided by high-pressure water near the outer edge
of the pump housing.
A. High-pressure water D. The water spins with it
B. A pressure rise E. Pressure or lift the pump is working against
C. That inward force F. None of the Above

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141. The water at the edge of the pump pushes inward on the water between the impeller blades
and makes it possible for that water to travel in a circle. ______________at the edge of the turning
impeller rises until it is able to keep water circling with the impeller blades.
A. The water pressure D. Variable displacement pumps
B. Pumping head E. Center and edge of the pump
C. Force F. None of the Above

142. Here is where Bernoulli's equation figures in. As the water slows down and its kinetic energy
decreases, that water's pressure potential energy increases (to conserve energy). Thus, the slowing
is accompanied by a pressure rise. That is why the water pressure at the outer edge of the pump
housing is higher than the water pressure near the?
A. High-pressure water D. Center of the impeller
B. A pressure rise E. Pressure or lift the pump is working against
C. Column F. None of the Above

143. When water is actively flowing through the pump, arriving through __________ near the
center of the impeller and leaving through a hole near the outer edge of the pump housing.
A. Impeller blades D. Pressure or lift the pump is working against
B. A hole E. The center and edge of the pump
C. A column pipe F. None of the Above

Types of Water Pumps

144. A variable displacement pump will produce at different rates relative to the amount of pressure
or?
A. High-pressure water D. The water spins with it
B. A pressure rise E. Is working against
C. Lift the pump is working against F. None of the Above

145. Which of the following terms - are variable displacement pumps that are by far used the most?
A. Diaphragm pumps D. Centrifugal pumps
B. The Roots blower E. The turbine pump
C. Bicycle pumps F. None of the Above

146. Which of the following terms - utilizes impellers enclosed in single or multiple bowls or stages
to lift water by centrifugal force?
A. Diaphragm pumps D. Centrifugal pumps
B. The Roots blower E. The turbine pump
C. Bicycle pumps F. None of the Above

147. Which of the following terms - are rotated by the pump motor, which provides the horsepower
needed to overcome the pumping head?
A. Impellers D. Variable displacement pumps
B. Pumping head E. Center and edges
C. Passing of the cam F. None of the Above

148. Which of the following terms - are commonly used in groundwater wells?
A. Diaphragm pumps D. Centrifugal pumps
B. Line-shaft turbine E. Vertical turbine pumps
C. Bicycle pumps F. None of the Above

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149. This type of pumping system is also called a _____________. The rotating shaft in a line
shaft turbine is actually housed within the column pipe that delivers the water to the surface.
A. Diaphragm pumps D. Centrifugal pumps
B. Line-shaft turbine E. Vertical turbine pumps
C. Bicycle pumps F. None of the Above

150. The size of the column, impeller, and bowls are selected based on the desired pumping rate
and?
A. High-pressure water D. The water pressure
B. Pressure rise E. Pressure or lift the pump is working against
C. Lift requirements F. None of the Above

151. Column pipe sections can be threaded or coupled together while the drive shaft is coupled and
suspended within the column by?
A. Impeller blades D. Packing
B. Mechanical seals E. Center and edge of the pump
C. Spider bearings F. None of the Above

152. Which of the following terms - provide both a seal at the column pipe joints and keep the shaft
aligned within the column?
A. Impeller blades D. Packing
B. Mechanical seals E. Center and edge of the pump
C. Spider bearings F. None of the Above

153. Some ____________ are lubricated by oil rather than water.

A. Diaphragm pumps D. Centrifugal pumps
B. Line-shaft turbines E. Vertical turbines
C. Bicycle pumps F. None of the Above

Stuffing Box
154. The function of ______________ is to control leakage and not to eliminate it completely.
A. Impeller blades D. Packing
B. Mechanical seals E. Center bearings
C. Spider bearings F. None of the Above

155. Which of the following terms - must be lubricated, and a flow from 40 to 60 drops per minute
out of the stuffing box must be maintained for proper lubrication?
A. Impeller blades D. Packing
B. Mechanical seals E. Center bearings
C. Spider bearings F. None of the Above

Progressing Cavity Pump

156. In this type of pump, components referred to as a rotor and an elastic stator provide the
mechanical action used to force liquid from the suction side to the?
A. Discharge valve D. Diaphragm valves
B. Two or more cylinders E. Discharge side of the pump
C. Passing of the cam F. None of the Above

157. As the _________________turns within the stator, cavities are formed which progress from
the suction to the discharge end of the pump, conveying the pumped material.
A. Diaphragm valves D. Liquid and slurry pumps
B. Plunger E. Rotor
C. Progressive cavity pump F. None of the Above
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158. Which of the following terms - between the rotor and the stator helices keeps the fluid moving
steadily at a fixed flow rate proportional to the pump's rotational speed?
A. Discharge valve D. Continuous seal
B. Two or more cylinders E. Progressing cavity pumps
C. Passing of the cam F. None of the Above

159. Which of the following terms - are used to pump material very high in solids content?
A. Progressing cavity pumps D. Centrifugal pumps
B. Line-shaft turbine E. Vertical turbine pumps
C. A peristaltic pump F. None of the Above

160. Which of the following terms - must never be run dry, because the friction between the rotor
and stator will quickly damage the pump?
A. Progressive cavity pump D. Centrifugal pumps
B. Line-shaft turbine E. Vertical turbine pumps
C. A peristaltic pump F. None of the Above

Peristaltic Pumps
161. Which of the following terms - is a type of positive displacement pump used for pumping a
variety of fluids?
A. Progressing cavity pumps D. Centrifugal pumps
B. Line-shaft turbine E. Vertical turbine pumps
C. A peristaltic pump F. None of the Above

162. Which of the following terms - with a number of "rollers", "shoes" or "wipers" attached to the
external circumference compresses the flexible tube?
A. Diaphragm valve D. Liquid and slurry pump
B. Plunger E. Rotor
C. Progressive cavity F. None of the Above

163. Additionally, as the tube opens to its natural state after the passing of the cam ("restitution")
fluid flow is induced to the pump. _________________and is used in many biological systems such
as the gastrointestinal tract.
A. Discharge valve peristalsis D. This process is called peristalsis
B. Peristalsis E. Progressing cavity peristalsis
C. Passing of the cam F. None of the Above

Priming a Pump
164. Which of the following terms - can lose prime and this will require the pump to be primed by
adding liquid to the pump and inlet pipes to get the pump started?
A. Diaphragm valves D. Liquid and slurry pumps
B. Plunger E. A plunger pump
C. The progressive cavity pump F. None of the Above

165. Loss of "prime" is usually due to ingestion of air into the pump. The clearances and
displacement ratios in pumps used for liquids and other more viscous fluids cannot displace the air
due to?
A. Discharge valve D. Diaphragm
B. Two or more cylinders E. Its lower density
C. Passing of the cam F. None of the Above

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Reciprocating Pumps
166. Which of the following terms - consists of a cylinder with a reciprocating plunger in it?
A. Progressive cavity pump D. Centrifugal pump
B. Line-shaft turbine E. A plunger pump
C. A peristaltic pump F. None of the Above

167. In the _______________the plunger retracts and the suction valves open causing suction of
fluid into the cylinder. In the forward stroke the plunger pushes the liquid out of the discharge valve.
A. Discharge valve D. Progressing cavity peristalsis
B. Suction stroke E. Water hammer
C. Passing of the cam F. None of the Above

168. A lot of energy is wasted when the ______________ is accelerated in the piping system.
A. Discharge valve D. Progressing cavity peristalsis
B. Suction stroke E. Water hammer
C. Passing of the cam F. None of the Above

169. Vibration and "__________________" may be a serious problem. In general, the problems
are compensated for by using two or more cylinders not working in phase with each other.
A. Discharge valve D. Progressing cavity peristalsis
B. Suction stroke E. Water hammer
C. Passing of the cam F. None of the Above

170. In___________, the plunger pressurizes hydraulic oil which is used to flex a diaphragm in the
pumping cylinder.
A. Diaphragm valve D. Liquid and slurry pumps
B. Plunger pumps E. Gear Pump
C. Diaphragm pumps F. None of the Above

171. Which of the following terms - are used to pump hazardous and toxic fluids?
A. Discharge valves D. Diaphragm valves
B. Two or more cylinders E. Progressing cavity pumps
C. Cams F. None of the Above

Gear Pump
172. This uses ______________. Fluid is pumped around the outer periphery by being trapped in
the tooth spaces. It does not travel back on the meshed part, since the teeth mesh closely in the
center. Widely used on car engine oil pumps. It is also used in various hydraulic power packs.
A. Gravity D. Two different heights
B. Fluids at rest E. The indicated pressure is doubled
C. Inertia and friction F. None of the Above

Vapor Pressure and Cavitation

173. Cavitation occurs when a liquid is subjected to rapid changes of pressure that cause the
________________where the pressure is relatively low.
A. Vapor pressure D. Inertial (or transient) cavitation
B. Temperature E. Formation of cavities
C. Bubbles F. None of the Above

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174. Cavitation is a significant cause of wear in some engineering contexts. When entering high
pressure areas, cavitation bubbles that implode on a metal surface cause?
A. Formation of cavities D. Inertial (or transient) cavitation
B. Cyclic stress E. Consequence of forces
C. Cavitation bubbles F. None of the Above

175. The most common examples of this kind of _____________are pump impellers and bends
when a sudden change in the direction of liquid occurs.
A. Vapor pressure D. Inertial (or transient) cavitation
B. Wear E. Consequence of forces
C. Cavitation bubbles F. None of the Above

176. Which of the following terms - is usually divided into two classes of behavior: inertial (or
transient) cavitation and non-inertial cavitation?
A. Formation of cavities D. Inertial (or transient) cavitation
B. Cyclic stress E. Consequence of forces
C. Cavitation F. None of the Above

Inertial Cavitation
177. Which of the following terms - is the process where a void or bubble in a liquid rapidly
collapses, producing a shock wave?
A. Vapor pressure D. Inertial cavitation
B. Cyclic stress E. Consequence of forces
C. Cavitation bubbles F. None of the Above

178. Which of the following terms - occurs in nature in the strikes of mantis shrimps and pistol
shrimps, as well as in the vascular tissues of plants?
A. Vapor pressure D. Inertial cavitation
B. Cyclic stress E. Consequence of forces
C. Cavitation bubbles F. None of the Above

Non-inertial Cavitation
179. To understand Cavitation, you must first understand?
A. Vapor pressure D. Inertial cavitation
B. Cyclic stress E. Consequence of forces
C. Cavitation bubbles F. None of the Above

180. Which of the following terms - is the pressure required to boil a liquid at a given temperature?
A. Vapor pressure D. Inertial (or transient) cavitation
B. Temperature E. Consequence of pressure
C. Cavitation bubbles F. None of the Above

181. Temperature affects ________________ as well, raises the water’s temperature to 212°F and
the vapors are released because at that increased temperature the vapor pressure is greater than
the atmospheric pressure.
A. Vapor pressure D. Inertial (or transient) cavitation
B. Consequence of pressure E. Consequence of forces
C. Cavitation bubbles F. None of the Above

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182. Which of the following terms - form at the inlet of the pump and are moved to the discharge of
the pump where they collapse, often taking small pieces of the pump with them?
A. Vapor pressure D. Inertial (or transient) cavitation
B. Vapor bubbles E. Consequence of forces
C. Cavitation bubbles F. None of the Above

Rope Pumps
183. Devised in China as chain pumps over 1000 years ago, these pumps can be made from
_____________are sufficient to make a simple rope pump.
A. Kinetic energy D. Large amount of complex materials
B. Velocity E. Rice
C. Hydropower F. None of the Above

Impulse Pumps
184. Impulse pumps use?
A. Water hammer effect D. Kinetic energy of flowing water
B. Liquid upwards E. Pressure created by gas
C. A gravity pump F. None of the Above

Hydraulic Ram Pumps

185. A hydraulic ram is a water pump powered by hydropower. It functions as a hydraulic
transformer that takes in water at one "hydraulic head" and flow-rate, and outputs water at a higher
hydraulic-head and?
A. Kinetic energy D. Large amount of water falling
B. Lower flow-rate E. Very reliable and low in maintenance
C. Hydropower F. None of the Above

186. The device uses the ____________ to develop pressure that allows a portion of the input
water that powers the pump to be lifted to a point higher than where the water originally started.
A. Water hammer effect D. Kinetic energy of flowing water
B. Liquid upwards E. Bernoulli's principle
C. A gravity pump F. None of the Above

187. The hydraulic ram is sometimes used in remote areas, where there is both a source of low-
head hydropower, and a need for pumping water to a destination higher in elevation than the
source. In this situation, the ram is often useful, since it requires no outside source of power other
than the?
A. Kinetic energy D. Large amount of water falling
B. Velocity E. Kinetic energy of flowing water
C. Hydropower F. None of the Above

Velocity Pumps
188. Rotodynamic pumps are a type of velocity pump in which kinetic energy is added to the fluid
by increasing the flow velocity. This increase in energy is converted to a gain in potential energy
when the ________________ or as the flow exits the pump into the discharge pipe.
A. Kinetic energy D. Large amount of water falling
B. Velocity E. Velocity is reduced prior to
C. Hydropower F. None of the Above

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189. This conversion of kinetic energy to pressure can be explained by the First law of
thermodynamics or more specifically by?
A. Water hammer effect D. Kinetic energy of flowing water
B. Liquid upwards E. Bernoulli's principle
C. A gravity pump F. None of the Above

190. Dynamic pumps can be further subdivided according to the means in which the
____________is achieved.
A. Kinetic energy D. Large amount of water falling
B. Velocity E. Velocity gain
C. Hydropower F. None of the Above

Gravity Pumps
191. Gravity pumps include the syphon and Heron's fountain – and there also important qanat or
foggara systems which simply use ______________to take water from far-underground aquifers in
high areas to consumers at lower elevations. The hydraulic ram is also sometimes referred to as a
gravity pump.
A. Water hammer effect D. Kinetic energy of flowing water
B. Liquid upwards E. Downhill flow
C. A gravity pump F. None of the Above

Solar Power
192. Solar systems can be very reliable and low in maintenance, but are expensive and require?
A. Kinetic energy D. Large amount of sunshine
B. Sun Velocity E. Low maintenance
C. Solar power F. None of the Above

Heissler Pump
193. This pump was designed by Paul Heissler of Frankford, Ontario. It is an inexpensive system
and can be built from materials around the farm. It has a 12 volt submersible pump sitting in shallow
water driven by a tractor battery. A 45 gallon drum acts as a reservoir with?
A. Water hammer effect D. Kinetic energy of flowing water
B. Liquid upwards E. A float to control water level
C. A gravity pump F. None of the Above

Hydraulic Rams
194. Hydraulic ram pumps are a time-tested technology that uses the energy of a large amount of
water falling a small height to lift a small amount of that water?
A. To a much greater height D. Large amount of water falling
B. Displaced axially at a variable rate E. Displaced axially at a constant rate
C. Hydropower F. None of the Above

195. Which of the following terms - between the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe, these water pumps
will lift 1-20 percent of the water that flows into it?
A. To a much greater height D. Depending on the difference in heights
B. Displaced axially at a constant rate E. Displaced axially at a variable rate
C. Hydropower F. None of the Above

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Wind Mills
196. Which of the following terms - and pump 5 gallons per minute. As wind is a variable energy
source, use a storage reservoir to provide a supply for periods of low wind velocity. Locate the
storage reservoir within 1,000 ft. of the water source.
A. Pump discharge D. Low maintenance
B. It can lift water up to 20 ft. E. Flow rates and differential pressures
C. Displaced axially at a constant rate F. None of the Above

Pasture (Nose) Pumps

197. Using ________________to draw water to a bowl, the nose pump is a good alternative to in
stream watering. Installation is quick and easy - easy enough to use as portable system for rotation
pastures.
A. Pump discharge D. Displaced axially at a constant rate
B. A simple pumping mechanism E. Flow rates and differential pressures
C. The nose pump F. None of the Above

Understanding Progressing Cavity Pump Theory

198. Progressing cavity pumps are a special type of rotary positive displacement pump where the
produced fluid is?
A. To a much greater height D. Depending on the difference in heights
B. Displaced axially at a constant rate E. Displaced axially at a variable rate
C. Hydropower F. None of the Above

199. Which of the following terms - are comprised of two helicoidal gears, where the rotor is
positioned inside the stator?
A. Progressing cavity pumps D. Centrifugal pumps
B. Line-shaft turbine E. Plunger pumps
C. Peristaltic pumps F. None of the Above

200. The combination of rotational movement and geometry of the rotor inside the stator results in
the formation of cavities that move?
A. To a much greater height D. Depending on the difference in heights
B. Displaced axially at a constant rate E. Axially from pump suction to pump discharge
C. Hydropower F. None of the Above

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