CHEMCO Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 17 of 30
In a centrifugal pump:
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Direct Answer
Option C: The fluid moves in the same direction as the impeller.
In a centrifugal pump, the impeller imparts kinetic energy to the fluid, causing it to move outwards and in the same direction as the impeller's rotation, thereby increasing its velocity and pressure.
All Options
A
The discharge side has a negative pressure.
B
The fluid moves in a direction opposite to the impeller.
C
The fluid moves in the same direction as the impeller.
(Correct Answer)
D
The width of the discharge pipeline decreases outwards.
Detailed Explanation & Context
In a centrifugal pump, the impeller imparts kinetic energy to the fluid, causing it to move outwards and in the same direction as the impeller's rotation, thereby increasing its velocity and pressure.
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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