CH6

Question 1

The D/O can determine friction loss by using the following methods: Standard hydraulic calculations, individual equipment testing, ___________, and individual testing, and published data in standard calculations.

Answer 1

Published data
pg 205

Question 2

As the flow doubles,

Answer 2

friction loss quadruples.
pg 206

Question 3

________ refers to hose with a single line or any multiple hose layouts with equal diameter and length components.

Answer 3

Simple hose layouts
pg 211

Question 4

_________ include hose with unequal components, which can cause inequality in pressure loss.

Answer 4

Complex hose layouts
pg 211

Question 5

_____ must be sufficient to overcome all pressure loss.

Answer 5

Pump discharge pressure (PDP)
pg 215

Question 6

_________ fire pumps take advantage of the positive pressure coming into the pump’s water supply and add pressure from the pump to achieve the required PDP.

Answer 6

Centrifugal
pg 216

Question 7

The _______ represents the pressure of water moving into the pump, through it, and then out of a discharge.

Answer 7

PDP
pg 216