Exam Question
(a) Describe following terms used for pumps
(i) Flow Rate. (2)
(ii) Pressure. (2)
(iii) Head. (2)
(iv) Net Positive Suction Head. (2)
(b) During watch keeping round what checks are required on running centrifugal pump? (8)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
MEP
📅 Nov 2023
Reference Answer
### (a) Description of Pump Terminology
#### (i) Flow Rate (Q)
Flow rate, also known as capacity, is the volume of fluid that passes through the pump per unit of time. It quantifies the pump's output volume. (Cited from: retrieved context)
* **Definition**: It is a measure of the liquid volume moved by the pump from its suction side to its discharge side.
#### (i) Flow Rate (Q)
Flow rate, also known as capacity, is the volume of fluid that passes through the pump per unit of time. It quantifies the pump's output volume. (Cited from: retrieved context)
* **Definition**: It is a measure of the liquid volume moved by the pump from its suction side to its discharge side.
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