You start a centrifugal cargo pump to discharge cargo.The pump works for a while and then loses suction.This could be caused by ______.A.The pump running backwardsB.Incomplete primingC.The discharge head being too highD.All of the above

You start a centrifugal cargo pump to discharge cargo.The pump works for a while and then loses suction.This could be caused by ______.

A.The pump running backwards

B.Incomplete priming

C.The discharge head being too high

D.All of the above


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单选题Which of the following statements is correct with regards to the operation of a centrifugal cargo pump?()AOil is discharged from the impeller through the outletBGravity causes the oil to flow toward the dischargeCThe self-priming feature of the centrifugal pump enables it to draw its own suction as it startsDThe discharge capacity varies directly with the speed of the impeller

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单选题A centrifugal bilge pump requires priming ().Aprimarily to lubricate the shaft sealsBdue to the inability of this type of pump to lift water to cover the suction (eye) of the impellerCto initially unload the pump by having its head pressure equal to discharge pressureDin order to overcome the potential energy of water in the discharge line

单选题Which of the following will be the advantage of a centrifugal pump as compared with a reciprocating pump?() (1) Its discharge is continuous (2) It has no internal valves (3) Upon accidental closing of discharge valve, excessive pressure will not build upA(1),(2)B(2),(3)C(1),(2),(3)D(2)only

单选题Most pump manufacturers recommended that the discharge piping for centrifugal pumps be ().Aone size larger than the pump discharge nozzleBthe same size as the pump discharge nozzleCone size smaller than the pump discharge nozzleDinstalled with a short radius elbow at the pump

单选题Increasing the speed of a centrifugal pump will result in an increase in its capacity Another means of increasing the capacity of a centrifugal pump is to increase the ().Adiameter of the discharge piping, with all other factors remaining the sameBdiameter of the suction piping, with all other factors remaining the sameCwidth of the impeller onlyDdiameter of the impeller

单选题All of the following steps are taken in starting a centrifugal pump,EXCEPT to().Aset the relief valveBcheck the lubrication systemCvent the pump casingDopen the pump suction and discharge valves

单选题The usual symptoms of cavitation in a centrifugal pump is ().Anoise and vibrationBan increase in discharge pressureCan increase in suction pressureDlifting of the relief valve

单选题If a centrifugal pump is driven by a constant speed electric motor and produces a discharge pressure less than designed, the cause is probably().Aexcessive pump speedBexcessive suction headCworn wearing ringsDgross pump misalignment

单选题To operate a centrifugal fire pump at reduced capacity, you should ().Areadjust the relief valveBthrottle the suction lineCthrottle the discharge valveDopen the priming line

单选题The purpose of the wearing rings used in a centrifugal pump is to ().Aprevent an internal explosion in the pump when it is overheatedBenable a visual inspection of the pump while it is runningCinsure a proper alignment of the pump coupling to the driverDaccommodate for friction between the impeller and the easing

单选题The terminal indicates to you that they are going to use a booster pump to assist the discharging operation. You start the discharge,and in a few minutes the pressure drops sharply. This could be a result of the().Abooster pump coming on the line and discharging properlyBbooster pump failing to startCbooster pump being lined up in the wrong directionDship's pump speeding up

单选题A relief valve for a cargo pump is generally installed().Aafter the discharge valveBbetween the pump and discharge valveCafter the suction valveDbetween the pump and suction valve

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