Deck General USCG Question #3190 (Set 101)

What does the term "head" mean when applied to a pump?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Difference between the discharge and suction pressures

Pump head is defined as the difference between the discharge pressure and the suction pressure, expressed in units of pressure or equivalent liquid column height. This value represents the total energy added to the fluid by the pump to overcome system resistance and lift the fluid to the required elevation.

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