WEBINAR QUIZ: Improving the Energy Consumption of Pumps

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1. Which element represents the highest life cycle cost of a typical pumping system?*
- A. Initial Cost
- B. Energy Use
- C. Maintenance
- D. Operating Cost
2. What type of pump is used most often in an HVAC system?*
- A. Gear
- B. Positive displacement
- C. Centrifugal
- D. Axial flow
3. Fluid density impacts pump system energy consumption.*
- True
- False
4. Which of the following is NOT true of a variable speed variable volume pumping system?*
- A. Can adapt to changing capacity demands achieved with two-way valves
- B. Results in higher energy consumption
- C. Eliminates excess flow to save energy
- D. Provides improved equipment reliability
5. Which type of HVAC pumping system is most efficient?*
- A. Constant speed, variable volume
- B. Constant speed, constant volume
- C. Variable speed, variable volume
- D. Variable speed, constant volume
6. Solutions for pump system optimization include:*
- A. Modify or replace equipment
- B. Reduce system flow rate or operating time
- C. Improve maintenance and operation practices
- D. All of the above
7. Energy consumption is:*
- A. Hours of operation (h) that system runs
- B. Power into drive system (kw)
- C. A & B
- D. The lowest cost variable in a pump system
8. Certain clean water pumps manufactured or imported into the U.S. must comply to minimum performance levels as defined by the U.S. Department of Energy.*
- True
- False
9. The Hydraulic Institute Energy Rating Label:*
- A. Is calculated based on the Pump Energy Index (PEI)
- B. Recommends the highest rated brands
- C. Describes percent power savings over baseline minimally complaint pump
- D. A & C
10. Which of the following is NOT a solution to reduce system head?*
- A. Raise supply tank level or pressure
- B. Increase pipe size and use low resistance valves
- C. Isolate unnecessary flow paths
- D. Install parallel pipe lines
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