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Questions and Verified Answers (2023)
What are the different types of pumps - ansCentrifugal, positive displacement, and
turbine
What does a hypochlorinator do? - ansFeed a liquid chlorine solution into a water
supply
What causes water hammer - ansopening or closing a valve too fast
When should a positive displacement pump be operated? - ansWhen suction and
discharge valves are open
How much does a 1-ton cylinder weigh? - ans3,700 lbs
Pumps seals are classified how? - ansPacking ring or mechanical
, What causes pumps to make a pinging sound - anscavitation
What is the main purpose of priming - ansReplace air with water inside the pump
What is the purpose of a vacuum regulator - ansStop flow of chlorine gas if a leak
develops
Mechanical seals are appropriate for pumps operating under....... - ansHigh suction head
What valve is most suitable for a throttling application - ansPressure reducing valve
Valve installed at the end of the suction pipe on a centrifugal pump is called...... - ansa
foot valve
(Pump efficiency) x (Motor efficiency) - ansWire to water efficiency
Opening the discharge valve one full turn on a chlorine cylinder will........ - ansPermit
maximum discharge
Questions and Verified Answers (2023)
What are the different types of pumps - ansCentrifugal, positive displacement, and
turbine
What does a hypochlorinator do? - ansFeed a liquid chlorine solution into a water
supply
What causes water hammer - ansopening or closing a valve too fast
When should a positive displacement pump be operated? - ansWhen suction and
discharge valves are open
How much does a 1-ton cylinder weigh? - ans3,700 lbs
Pumps seals are classified how? - ansPacking ring or mechanical
, What causes pumps to make a pinging sound - anscavitation
What is the main purpose of priming - ansReplace air with water inside the pump
What is the purpose of a vacuum regulator - ansStop flow of chlorine gas if a leak
develops
Mechanical seals are appropriate for pumps operating under....... - ansHigh suction head
What valve is most suitable for a throttling application - ansPressure reducing valve
Valve installed at the end of the suction pipe on a centrifugal pump is called...... - ansa
foot valve
(Pump efficiency) x (Motor efficiency) - ansWire to water efficiency
Opening the discharge valve one full turn on a chlorine cylinder will........ - ansPermit
maximum discharge
