AOPFC Pumps – Fundamentals of Centrifugal Types
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| Topic
1: Centrifugal Pump Operation |
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| 1.1
Explain how the design of a centrifugal pump
makes it suitable for a specific application at
your site. |
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| 1.2
On a disassembled centrifugal pump at your
site, identify the suction port, impeller, and
discharge port. |
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| 1.3
Describe the flow of liquid through a centrifugal
pump at your site. |
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| 1.4
Describe the way that axial thrust is minimized
on a multistage centrifugal pump at your site. |
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| Topic
2: Centrifugal Pump Components |
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| 2.1
Locate centrifugal pumps at your site with the
following types of impellers: open, closed, and
semi-open. Explain why each type is used in its
application. |
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| 2.2
Locate a centrifugal pump at your site with a
diffuser. Explain its purpose. |
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| 2.3
Locate a centrifugal pump at your site with a
mechanical seal and determine how it is
lubricated. |
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