25.2 - Pump and Turbine Systems
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Practice Questions
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What happens to the pressure head as fluid exits a pipe?
💡 Hint: Refer to the hydraulic gradient line.
Define a pump in simple terms.
💡 Hint: Think about how it works in domestic water supply.
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What does the hydraulic gradient line represent in a fluid system?
💡 Hint: Think about its relation to pressure and fluid surface.
True or False: A turbine increases the pressure of a fluid.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to energy in a turbine.
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A pipe system incorporates a pump and turbine. If the pump elevates the pressure from 30 psi to 50 psi, while the turbine drops it to 20 psi, calculate the net energy transferred.
💡 Hint: Don't forget to convert all pressure units to consistent formats.
Design a small-scale water system using a pump. What factors would you consider to ensure efficiency?
💡 Hint: Think about how each component contributes to the overall efficiency.
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