Lesson 9 - Control of Fluid Flow 1 SAQ
This lesson allows you to test yourself on the material covered in the Control of Fluid Flow 1 lesson and determine the level to which you have met the learning outcomes.
Lesson Information
Pre-requisite Knowledge:
- Control of Fluid Flow 1 (Fluid Mechanics/Lesson 8)
Learning Outcomes:
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Describe the principle of operation of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
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Recommend pump types for different brewery applications.
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Discuss the various criteria used to define pump performance.
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Describe the principle of matching a pump performance to a piping system requirement using the pump curve approach and apply this principle to simple situations.
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Describe the approaches of flow rate control and pump starting procedures.