Water Distribution Grade 1 Certification Practice Exam

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What is a possible cause of a scored shaft sleeve?

The packing has broken down
The motor is overheating
The impeller is worn
The bearings are damaged

The correct answer is: The packing has broken down

A scored shaft sleeve can result from the breakdown of packing. Packing is typically used in pumps to create a seal around the shaft, preventing leakage of water. Over time, as packing deteriorates—due to factors like wear, corrosion, or running dry—it can become less effective at maintaining a proper seal. If the packing wears down significantly, it can lead to increased friction and motion between the shaft sleeve and packing material. This friction can score or scratch the sleeve, causing damage to the surface. In contrast, while overheating of the motor, wear on the impeller, or damage to bearings are all potential issues in a pump system, they do not directly create scoring on the shaft sleeve. Overheating may lead to other forms of deterioration or failure, but it operates through different mechanics than the direct wear caused by ineffective packing. Similarly, a worn impeller primarily impacts the efficiency and flow of the pump rather than causing damage specifically to the shaft sleeve, and damaged bearings typically result in vibration and misalignment rather than scoring.