Chemical Engineering - Fluid Mechanics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Fluid Mechanics - Section 13 (Q.No. 39)
39.
Volute type of casing is provided in a centrifugal pump to
convert velocity head to pressure head.
convert pressure head to velocity head,
reduce the discharge fluctuation.
increase the discharge.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Mugen said:   1 decade ago
As per the Mccabe/smith [A] is correct. Mentioned under centrifugal pumps.

Hasnain engr said:   9 years ago
A) Convert velocity head to pressure head is the correct answer.

Villy said:   3 years ago
Yes, option A is the correct answer.
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Pawan Kumar Sharma said:   2 years ago
The given answer is correct.

According to McCabe Smith, to convert the velocity head to the pressure head we use an impeller not casing.

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