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Cconsider the following statements: 1. Pumps used in series are generally of the centrifugal type. 2. Centrifugal pumps, though yielding comparatively smaller discharges than axial flow pumps, yield higher heads (at each stage) compared to axial flow pumps. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Two centrifugal pumps P and R are available for use in a pipe flow system and their head-discharge characteristics are as follows. Pump P Pump R Discharge (cumecs) Head (m) Discharge (cumecs) Head (m) 0 40 0 45 0.12 35 0.14 40 0.2 28 0.24 35 0.3 18 0.3 28   The following statements (S1, S2, and S3) pertain to the head and discharge values during actual operation. Neglect losses in the system. Which of the following statements are correct? S1: When the two pumps P and R are connected in parallel, the discharge is 0.36 cumecs corresponding to a head of 35 m. S2: When the two pumps P and R are connected in parallel, the discharge is 0.36 cumecs corresponding to a head of 70 m. S3: When the two pumps P and R are connected in series, the discharge is 0.3 cumecs corresponding to a head of 46 m.
With reference to solar water pumps, consider the following statements: 1. Solar power can be used for running surface pumps and not for submersible pumps. 2. Solar power can be used for running centrifugal pumps and not the ones with piston. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Centrifugal pumps as compared to reciprocating pumps
Which of the following statements is true about centrifugal pumps as compared to reciprocating pumps?
Reciprocating pumps has ____ efficiency compared to centrifugal pumps
Consider the following advantages of rotary pumps compared to reciprocating pumps: 1. Steady discharge which increases with decrease in head 2. Suitable for handling fluids with suspended solid particles 3. Less bulky than positive displacement pumps 4. Can be started with open delivery with least load Which of the above advantages are correct?
Reciprocating pumps are no more to be seen in industrial applications (in comparison to centrifugal pumps) because of
Reciprocating pumps are not able to compete with the centrifugal pump for industrial use, mainly because these pumps have
A, B and C are three small pumps fitted to a tank. D is a large pump fitted to the tank. Pump B is 25% more efficient than A. Pump C is 20% more efficient than B. Pump D is 4/3rd efficient of pump C. All of the pumps are used to fill the tank. What is the ratio of the time taken by pumps A and B to fill the tank together to the time taken by the pumps B and D to fill the tank together?