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Question 1 The API standard dictates

roller bearings for handling


In the course we discussed
radial loads.
heavy duty process pumps.
Pick all true alternatives. Oil ring lubrication is a
common type of
lubrication.

Oil bath lubrication is a


common type of
lubrication.

Heavy duty process pumps


are common in the HPI
industry.

The impeller accelerates


the fluid to create fluid
flow.
Question 2
The fluid flow is a result of
The fluid flow rate is an important pump
a sufficiently high pump
parameter. Pick the true statements. Several
system head.
alternatives might apply.
The fluid flow rate is
always the same at the
inlet of the pump as at the
outlet.

Flow rate can be measured


in cubic meters or gallons
per minute.

The impeller is the part


that accelerates the fluid
through the pump.
Question 3
The volute is the part that
A pump consists of several components. Pick the
collects the accelerated
true alternatives. fluid and directs it to the
outlet.

The suction inlet belongs


to the hydraulic assembly
part.

The shaft bearings belong


to the mechanical
assembly part of the
pump.

Abrasive solids in the fluid


to be handled can cause
wear and unbalance
Question 4 problems to the impeller.
Below are some root causes for problems typical
Cavitation can cause wear
to the pumps previously discussed. Pick the true
and unbalance problems to
statements. Several alternatives might apply.
the impeller.

Weak foundations for the


pump base can lead to
vibration issues during
operation.

Improper lubrication of the


bearings can cause
premature bearing failures.

The BEP is the point where


the pump produces
maximum flow rate.
Question 5
The BEP is the point where
The Best Efficiency Point (BEP) is an important
the pump operates the
pump parameter. Pick the true statements.
most economically.
Several alternatives might apply.
The BEP is the operation
point where the output
energy to the input energy
ratio has its maximum.

The BEP is the point where


the pump produces
maximum head.

Compress a fluid

Vaporise a fluid
Question 6
Transfer a fluid
What are the functions of a pump? Pick all
alternatives that apply. Raise a fluid to a higher
point
A slurry is a fluid
containing solid particles,
e.g. sand particles.
Question 7
Slurry pump applications
In the course we discussed slurry pumps. Pick
usually entail light radial
the true alternatives. loads.

Spherical roller trust


bearings are sometimes
used to handle axial shock
loads.

Slurry pumps usually


operate under harsh
conditions, e.g. in the
mining industry.

Applications often operate


under extremely harsh
conditions.
Question 8
Submersible pumps are the
The mineral fluid industry also has needs and
preferred choice for heavy
challenges. Pick all alternatives that apply.
duty applications.

Pumps must be able to


handle abrasive particles
and heavy shock loads.

Production at remote sites


increase maintenance
costs.

USA

UK
Question 9
South Africa
There are classic strong markets in the
hydrocarbon industry that have been among the Norway
top ten for many decades. Which markets? Pick
all alternatives that apply.

Wind energy industry.

Water and waste water


Question 10 industry.
Industrial pumps are key equipment in a number Mining industry.
of industries. Which industries are these?
Hydrocarbon processing
industry.

The bearings were


replaced by shielded
bearings to reduce the risk
Question 11 of contaminant inclusion.
In the course, a manufacturer of submersible
The bearings were
pumps was able to increase the customer value
replaced by SKF Explorer
of the pumps. Pick the true statements.
performance class bearings
to increase MTBF.

During operation, the


customers did not have to
worry about relubricating
the bearings.

The customers did not


have to worry about
monitoring the condition
of the bearings.

A CARB bearing is a
shielded angular contact
ball bearing.
Question 12
CARB bearings enable you
In the course, a slurry pump was upgraded using
to use tight fits on both the
a CARB bearing. Pick the true statements.
shaft and the housing in
Several alternatives might apply.
order to cope with the
unbalanced load from the
impeller.

The CARB bearing can


accommodate thermal
expansion and shaft
deflection.

In an SKF self-aligning
bearing system, a CARB
bearing has the axially non-
locating function.

Question 1 The impeller is the part


A pump consists of several that accelerates the fluid
components. Pick the true through the pump.
alternatives.
The volute is the part that
collects the accelerated
fluid and directs it to the
outlet.

The suction inlet belongs


to the hydraulic assembly
part.

The shaft bearings belong


to the mechanical
assembly part of the
pump.

The API standard dictates


roller bearings for handling
radial loads.
Question 2
Oil ring lubrication is a
In the course we discussed heavy duty process
common type of
pumps. Pick all true alternatives. lubrication.

Oil bath lubrication is a


common type of
lubrication.

Heavy duty process pumps


are common in the HPI
industry.

The BEP is the point where


the pump produces
maximum flow rate.
Question 3
The BEP is the point where
The Best Efficiency Point (BEP) is an important
the pump operates the
pump parameter. Pick the true statements.
most economically.
Several alternatives might apply.
The BEP is the operation
point where the output
energy to the input energy
ratio has its maximum.

The BEP is the point where


the pump produces
maximum head.

Head is usually measured


in metres (or feet).

Question 4 Head is the ability of the


pump to raise the fluid to a
Head is an important pump parameter. Pick the
higher point.
true statements. Several alternatives might
apply. Head is the point where
the pump operates most
efficiently.

Head is the resulting flow


at the destination point of
the fluid.

Compress a fluid

Vaporise a fluid
Question 5
Transfer a fluid
What are the functions of a pump? Pick all
alternatives that apply. Raise a fluid to a higher
point

Abrasive solids in the fluid


to be handled can cause
wear and unbalance
Question 6 problems to the impeller.
Below are some root causes for problems typical
Cavitation can cause wear
to the pumps previously discussed. Pick the true
and unbalance problems to
statements. Several alternatives might apply.
the impeller.

Weak foundations for the


pump base can lead to
vibration issues during
operation.

Improper lubrication of the


bearings can cause
premature bearing failures.

A slurry is a fluid
containing solid particles,
e.g. sand particles.
Question 7 Slurry pump applications
usually entail light radial
In the course we discussed slurry pumps. Pick
loads.
the true alternatives.
Spherical roller trust
bearings are sometimes
used to handle axial shock
loads.

Slurry pumps usually


operate under harsh
conditions, e.g. in the
mining industry.

Applications often operate


under extremely harsh
conditions.
Question 8
Submersible pumps are the
The mineral fluid industry also has needs and
preferred choice for heavy
challenges. Pick all alternatives that apply.
duty applications.

Pumps must be able to


handle abrasive particles
and heavy shock loads.

Production at remote sites


increase maintenance
costs.

Wind energy industry.

Water and waste water


Question 9 industry.
Industrial pumps are key equipment in a number Mining industry.
of industries. Which industries are these?
Hydrocarbon processing
industry.

Increased demand for


pumps designed to handle
corrosive fluids.
Question 10
Increased demand for
The clean fluid industry has particular needs and
clean fresh water due to
challenges. Pick all alternatives that apply.
urbanisation.
Stricter requirements on
compatibility to the
handled fluid, e.g. reduced
risk of lubricant leakage.

Stricter requirements on
quietness of the
machinery.

Condition monitoring
equipment was used to
pinpoint the root cause.
Question 11
A lubrication analysis was
In the course, a pump station for mining process
carried out to evaluate the
water suffered from excessive vibration levels
vibration levels.
and impeller balance problems. Pick the true
statements about the solution to the problems. Loose bolts in the
framework could have led
to the excessive vibrations.

The SKF Microlog Analyzer


GX Series equipment was
used for component
alignment adjustments.

A change to a grease type


with a NLGI1 consistency
solved the problem.
Question 12
The non-locating bearing
In the course, the submersible drainage pump
outer ring slowly rotated in
with a vertically oriented shaft and grease
the alumina housing due to
lubrication posed a challenge. Pick the true
impeller imbalance.
statements. Several alternatives might apply.
Sealed bearing units make
it easy to maintain proper
lubrication conditions.

The axial loads acting on


the bearing are always
predominantly vertical.

Question 1 Submersible pumps are


common in clean water
In the course we discussed
applications, e.g. waste
submersible pumps. Pick
water processing.
the true alternatives. The fluid flow through the
pump is typically vertically
oriented, hence the name.

Submersible pumps do not


require sealing.

Submersible pumps are


often used for relatively
light to medium duty
applications.

The API standard dictates


roller bearings for handling
radial loads.
Question 2
Oil ring lubrication is a
In the course we discussed heavy duty process
common type of
pumps. Pick all true alternatives. lubrication.

Oil bath lubrication is a


common type of
lubrication.

Heavy duty process pumps


are common in the HPI
industry.

The BEP is the point where


the pump produces
maximum flow rate.
Question 3
The BEP is the point where
The Best Efficiency Point (BEP) is an important
the pump operates the
pump parameter. Pick the true statements.
most economically.
Several alternatives might apply.
The BEP is the operation
point where the output
energy to the input energy
ratio has its maximum.

The BEP is the point where


the pump produces
maximum head.

Abrasive solids in the fluid


to be handled can cause
wear and unbalance
Question 4 problems to the impeller.

Below are some root causes for problems typical Cavitation can cause wear
to the pumps previously discussed. Pick the true and unbalance problems to
statements. Several alternatives might apply. the impeller.

Weak foundations for the


pump base can lead to
vibration issues during
operation.

Improper lubrication of the


bearings can cause
premature bearing failures.

The impeller accelerates


the fluid to create fluid
flow.
Question 5
The fluid flow is a result of
The fluid flow rate is an important pump
a sufficiently high pump
parameter. Pick the true statements. Several
system head.
alternatives might apply.
The fluid flow rate is
always the same at the
inlet of the pump as at the
outlet.

Flow rate can be measured


in cubic meters or gallons
per minute.

Head is usually measured


in metres (or feet).

Question 6 Head is the ability of the


pump to raise the fluid to a
Head is an important pump parameter. Pick the
higher point.
true statements. Several alternatives might
apply. Head is the point where
the pump operates most
efficiently.

Head is the resulting flow


at the destination point of
the fluid.
A slurry is a fluid
containing solid particles,
e.g. sand particles.
Question 7
Slurry pump applications
In the course we discussed slurry pumps. Pick
usually entail light radial
the true alternatives. loads.

Spherical roller trust


bearings are sometimes
used to handle axial shock
loads.

Slurry pumps usually


operate under harsh
conditions, e.g. in the
mining industry.

Increased demand for


pumps designed to handle
corrosive fluids.
Question 8
Increased demand for
The clean fluid industry has particular needs and
clean fresh water due to
challenges. Pick all alternatives that apply.
urbanisation.

Stricter requirements on
compatibility to the
handled fluid, e.g. reduced
risk of lubricant leakage.

Stricter requirements on
quietness of the
machinery.

Wind energy industry.

Water and waste water


Question 9 industry.
Industrial pumps are key equipment in a number Mining industry.
of industries. Which industries are these?
Hydrocarbon processing
industry.

USA

UK
Question 10 South Africa
There are classic strong markets in the Norway
hydrocarbon industry that have been among the
top ten for many decades. Which markets? Pick
all alternatives that apply.

The bearings were


replaced by shielded
bearings to reduce the risk
Question 11 of contaminant inclusion.
In the course, a manufacturer of submersible
The bearings were
pumps was able to increase the customer value
replaced by SKF Explorer
of the pumps. Pick the true statements.
performance class bearings
to increase MTBF.

During operation, the


customers did not have to
worry about relubricating
the bearings.

The customers did not


have to worry about
monitoring the condition
of the bearings.

A change to a grease type


with a NLGI1 consistency
solved the problem.
Question 12
The non-locating bearing
In the course, the submersible drainage pump
outer ring slowly rotated in
with a vertically oriented shaft and grease
the alumina housing due to
lubrication posed a challenge. Pick the true
impeller imbalance.
statements. Several alternatives might apply.
Sealed bearing units make
it easy to maintain proper
lubrication conditions.

The axial loads acting on


the bearing are always
predominantly vertical.

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