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CHEMCO Exit Exam • Set 14 Question 3 of 30

What happens in the volute casing of the centrifugal pump?

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Direct Answer

Option C: Kinetic energy converted into pressure energy

In a centrifugal pump's volute casing, the high-velocity liquid discharged from the impeller slows down. This reduction in velocity converts the kinetic energy into pressure energy, enabling the liquid to be discharged against system resistance.

All Options

A
Pressure energy converted into Kinetic energy
B
Velocity of the liquid increases
C
Kinetic energy converted into pressure energy (Correct Answer)
D
Air bubbles are produced, creating cavitation

Detailed Explanation & Context

In a centrifugal pump's volute casing, the high-velocity liquid discharged from the impeller slows down. This reduction in velocity converts the kinetic energy into pressure energy, enabling the liquid to be discharged against system resistance.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (CHEMCO).

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