1.1 Define centrifugal pumps and briefly discuss their operating mechanisms. 1.2 Write the reasons for throttling a pump. What do we do if we do not use throttling? 1.3 Discuss the occurrence of surges in water supply systems and state the potential mitigation mechanisms in big cities. Also explain how pressure surges affects water quality in water supply systems. 1.4 Suppose the selected centrifugal pump for our use is not available in the market. Discuss how you select another pump available in the market and how we can utilize that pump. 1.5 Derive an equation for the available NPSH for a pump is bellow the water in the suction reservoir. Support your derivation by drawing.

1.1 Define centrifugal pumps and briefly discuss their operating mechanisms. 1.2 Write the reasons for throttling a pump. What do we do if we do not use throttling? 1.3 Discuss the occurrence of surges in water supply systems and state the potential mitigation mechanisms in big cities. Also explain how pressure surges affects water quality in water supply systems. 1.4 Suppose the selected centrifugal pump for our use is not available in the market. Discuss how you select another pump available in the market and how we can utilize that pump. 1.5 Derive an equation for the available NPSH for a pump is bellow the water in the suction reservoir. Support your derivation by drawing.

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