Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1 A gear pump is a type of centrifugal pump.
2 A mechanical packing type sealing system should only be used in pumps handling hazardous materials.
3 Suction head refers to pumping from a point higher than the liquid (for example, from a sump).
4 During normal pump operations, process technicians must always wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
5 Zero energy state means that all forms of energy have been removed from the pump.


1 False. A gear pump is a type of rotary pump.
2 False. A mechanical packing type sealing system should not be used in pumps handling hazardous materials
3 False. The amount of suction head is deducted from the discharge head, since the measurement is only of the pump’s capability, without any assistance from pressure on the suction side.
4 True
5 True

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