Exam Question
(a) Describe following terms used for pumps
(i) Flow rate (2)
(ii) Pressure (2)
(iii) Head (2)
(iv) Net positive section head (2)
(b) During watch keeping around what checks are required on a running centrifugal pump. (8)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
MEP
📅 Feb 2023
Reference Answer
### Part (a): Pump Terminology
#### (i) Flow Rate (Capacity)
Flow rate, also known as capacity or discharge, is the volume of fluid that a pump moves per unit of time. It quantifies the pump's output.
* **Definition**: It is a measure of the liquid volume moved from the pump's suction to its discharge nozzle over a specific period.
#### (i) Flow Rate (Capacity)
Flow rate, also known as capacity or discharge, is the volume of fluid that a pump moves per unit of time. It quantifies the pump's output.
* **Definition**: It is a measure of the liquid volume moved from the pump's suction to its discharge nozzle over a specific period.
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