Question

The plot of total dynamic head and discharge of a pump is called ____________

(a) Dynamic head curve

(b) System head curve

(c) Pump curve

(d) Discharge curve

The question was posed to me in examination.

My question is from Selection of Pumping Units topic in division Pumps and Pumping of Environmental Engineering

Answer 1

The correct answer is (b) System head curve

For explanation: The plot of total dynamic head and discharge of a pump is called system head curve and each point on it denotes the head which consists of total static head, head loss in suction and delivery pipe.