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Chapter Questions
List at least five fluids, which can be pumped.
How are the pumps classified?
What are the different applications of pumps?
What is the function of a foot valve in the suction pipe?
Tabulate the differences between single-acting and double-acting reciprocating pumps.
What are the main components of a reciprocating pump?
Write the expressions to estimate the theoretical discharge of single and double acting reciprocating pumps.
Define the term slip corresponding to the reciprocating pumps.
In a centrifugal pump, compare volute casing and vortex casing.
What is priming?
Tabulate the differences between the reciprocating pump and centrifugal pump.
What are the main components of a centrifugal pump?
Write a note on cavitation.