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In the two stage flash distilling plant, which of the pumps listed is vented to the shell of the second stage in order to remove vapor from the pump suction?()
A . Condenser circulating water pump
B . Feed-water heater drain pump
C . Distillate pump
D . Air ejector condenser drain pum
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As for a hydraulic vane pump, which of the following is in contact with the vanes during working: () (1)the rotor (2)the pump shaft (3)the external surface of the housing
A . (1) only
B . (2) only
C . (1) and (2)
D . (1),(2)and(3)
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Which of the following actions should be taken if during a routine maintenance inspection of a centrifugal pump, localized scoring on a pump shaft sleeve is detected?()
A . Correct the cause of the scoring and repair the sleeve or replace with a new one
B . Reassemble the unit and provide more water leak off for proper lubrication
C . Check for parallel alignment of the sleeve radial faces to the sleeve bores
D . Reassemble the unit and adjust the governor to obtain a slower speed
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Which of the following statements about pump operations is NOT a correct statement?()
A . In order for a fluid to be pumped, a fluid must be made to flow
B . A substance must be cold in order for it to be pumped
C . The kinetic energy imparted by the pump can be used to force a liquid through a hydraulic system
D . A pump must receive its energy from an external source
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When a hydraulic vane pump is working, which of the following is in contact with the vanes?() (1) the rotor (2) the internal surface of the housing (3) the external surface of the housing
A . (1) only
B . (2) only
C . (1) and (2)
D . (1), (2) and (3)
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For pumping the bilges,a 54 foot long “T-Boat”,which is not a ferry,but is certificated to carry 30 passengers,must be fitted with at least().
A . one fixed power pump and one portable hand pump
B . one fixed hand pump and one portable hand pump
C . two portable hand pumps
D . either "A" or "B"
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Which of the following statements is correct with regards to the operation of a centrifugal cargo pump?()
A . Oil is discharged from the impeller through the outlet
B . Gravity causes the oil to flow toward the discharge
C . The self-priming feature of the centrifugal pump enables it to draw its own suction as it starts
D . The discharge capacity varies directly with the speed of the impeller
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Which of the following pumps is most suitable for an oily water separator?()
A . reciprocating pump
B . vane pump
C . mono pump
D . axial-flow pum
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The injector pump is operated by a cam which drives the plunger ().
A . top and bottom
B . to and fro
C . up and down
D . back and forth
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Domestic water pump is started automatically by () which operates as the water level falls to a predetermined level.
A . a level controller
B . a temperature switch
C . a pressure switch
D . a floating ball
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Which of the following terms is used to identify the pressure of the liquid entering a pump?()
A . Suction head
B . Pump head
C . Discharge head
D . Total head
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Because the timing of injection is crucial, () mounted on the camshaft, which is driven by the crankshaft are used to operate the fuel pumps, one of which is provided for each cylinder.
A . gears
B . rams
C . barrels
D . cam
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With reference to a radial piston pump, which one of the following statements is false?()
A . Surrounding the fixed shaft is a hollow shaft
B . This hollow shaft carries radial bores
C . Each bore is fitted with a well-lapped plunger
D . There are always even numbers of bore
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Which of the listed statements is correct concerning the starting of centrifugal pumps?()
A . They should always be started with the discharge valve closed
B . They should always be started with the discharge valve opened
C . A priming pump is always required to flood the impeller suction
D . They should always be started with the sealing line valves closed
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Which of the following statements is true concerning centrifugal pumps?()
A . They are particularly suited for pumping high viscosity fluids
B . They are started with the discharge valve opened
C . The flow of liquid is developed by imparting energy due to the rotation of an impeller
D . They are always mounted in a horizontal positio
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The plunger in a jerk pump is rotated until the release port is uncoveredIf the port remains uncovered all of the time, which of the listed operations will occur?()
A . No fuel will be delivered
B . The maximum effective stroke will be attained
C . The fuel delivered to the cylinder will be excessive
D . The injection nozzle will overheat and carbonize
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When the tilting box of a variable stroke axial-piston pump is perpendicular to the pump shaft, which of the following conditions will exist?()
A . The pistons reciprocate
B . The ‘B’ end cylinder barrel rotates
C . There is no fluid flow
D . Power is transmitted hydraulically
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When possible,what is the FIRST step in fighting an engine fuel-pump fire which results from a broken fuel line?()
A . Secure all engine room doors,hatches,and vents
B . Close the fuel line valve
C . Check the spread of the fire with foam
D . Cast the barge off the wharf
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The injector pump is operated by a cam which drives the () up and down.
A . piston
B . drum
C . plunger
D . barrel
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The fuel injector pump is operated by () which drives the plunger up and down.
A . a separate motor
B . a cam
C . a generator
D . a chai
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Which of the devices listed is common to all types of pumps?()
A . A power end and fluid end
B . A propeller and educator
C . A volute and impeller
D . A turbine and pisto
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In a typical fuel oil system, the oil is stored in tanks in the double bottom from which it is pumped to () and heated.
A . a service tank
B . a collecting tank
C . a sump
D . a settling tank
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If an operating bilge pump is developing good vacuum, but is unable to discharge any water, which of the following problems is the most probable cause?()
A . The wearing rings are excessively worn
B . The suction strainer is clogged
C . The discharge valve is clogged
D . The shaft is wor
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Which of the following statements is true concerning centrifugal pumps?
A.They are particularly suited for pumping high viscosity fluids
B.They are started with the discharge valve opened
C.The flow of liquid is developed by imparting energy due to the rotation of an impeller
D.They are always mounted in a horizontal position