EK General Oct 2018 (Q5)

With reference to centrifugal pumps: (a) Explain the operating principle of a centrifugal pump and why it is unnecessary to fit a relief valve to it; (4) (b) State two impeller types and which type of application they would be best suited for; (2) (c) Explain why cavitation occurs and how to possibly reduce by design. (4)

Pumps & system

Oct 2018 (Q5)