Question

_______ is the point of intersection of system head curve with the characteristic curve of the pump.

(a) Discharge point

(b) Operating point

(c) Velocity head

(d) Pumping point

I have been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

My doubt stems from Selection of Pumping Units topic in division Pumps and Pumping of Environmental Engineering

Answer 1

The correct answer is (b) Operating point

To explain I would say: The operating point is the point of intersection of system head curve with the head – discharge characteristic curve of the pump. It is also called as operating range.