More than 15,065 industry engineers and professionals in 151 countries participated in ITT Goulds Pumps’ World of Pumps Quiz, demonstrating both their expert knowledge and enthusiasm for the trade. The global leader in pump technology saw a 39 percent increase in quiz participants over last year’s inaugural game.
Engineers tested their knowledge on a wide range of pump topics, including the most important pump to maintain — the human heart. Questions included:In what year was the world’s first pump, the shadoof, invented? (Around 2,000 B.C.)
What is the most prevalent cause of pump downtime and maintenance? (Seal leakage)
Where do most cardiac arrests
