Exam 1 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Which hydraulic system component protects the system from excessive pressure?
A
Relief valve
2
Q
Major Head Loss is a result of…
A
Pipe wall friction in straight pipes
3
Q
If two identical pumps operating at the same speed are connected in a parallel, which one of the following parameters will double in magnitude?
A
Volumetric Flow Rate
4
Q
Cavitation can occur if available NPSH is __ the NPSH required by the pump.
A
Less than
5
Q
Enthalpy is defined as the sum of which two items?
A
Flow Work
Internal Energy
6
Q
“Head” is a __ term that is equivalent to the __ of a column of fluid able to be supported.
A
Pressure, Height
