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1. List the defining characteristics of a centrifugal pump.
2. Identify the major components of a centrifugal pump and give the purpose/function of each piece. Explain the underlying principles of centrifugal pump operation.
3. Visually inspect cavitation damage on an impeller and determine whether the root cause of cavitation is upstream or downstream of the pump.List at least five potential causes for pump cavitation.
4. Discuss different types of centrifugal pumps and state where each type might be applied.
5. Calculate water, brake, and motor horsepower.
6. Interpret a pump curve diagram.
7. Use the pump affinity laws to calculate the new flow output, discharge head, amp draw, and brake horsepower for a pump after either the impeller diameter or motor speed has changed.
8. Describe the different types of solids handling pumps (inclined screw, positive displacement, plunger, diaphragm, progressing cavity, rotary lobe, and peristaltic) and explain their basic operation
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