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Why will pumps with a constant duty point soon be a thing of the past?

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What characterises a flat curve?

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When selecting a pump for variable flow, what's imperative?

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What do pump curves help you do?

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In their simplest forms, what do pump curves measure?

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What is an understanding of the load profile of your application essential for?

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1: Why will pumps with a constant duty point soon be a thing of the past?
Because duty pumps no longer operate alone
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1: Why will pumps with a constant duty point soon be a thing of the past?
Because better and smarter control valves are available
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1: Why will pumps with a constant duty point soon be a thing of the past?
Because of the use of variable speed pumps for applications with variable demand
2: What characterises a flat curve?
When there are small changes in head resulting in large changes in flow
2: What characterises a flat curve?
When there are large changes in head resulting in large changes in flow
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2: What characterises a flat curve?
When there are small changes in head resulting in small changes in flow
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3: When selecting a pump for variable flow, what's imperative?
Looking for pumps which offer the best efficiency at lower more frequent flow
3: When selecting a pump for variable flow, what's imperative?
Selecting a pump with the best efficiency at the peak flow
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3: When selecting a pump for variable flow, what's imperative?
Looking for a pump with a constant duty point
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4: What do pump curves help you do?
They help you identify and select the right pump for your needs
4: What do pump curves help you do?
They give you the pump’s technical specifications
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5: In their simplest forms, what do pump curves measure?
Pressure and flow
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5: In their simplest forms, what do pump curves measure?
Flow and head
5: In their simplest forms, what do pump curves measure?
Flow and pressure
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6: What is an understanding of the load profile of your application essential for?
Pump selection
6: What is an understanding of the load profile of your application essential for?
Your power bill
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6: What is an understanding of the load profile of your application essential for?
Water composition
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