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Reciprocating pumps compared to centrifugal pumps

A. Deliver liquid at uniform pressure

B. Can handle slurries more efficiently

C. Are not subject to air binding

D. Can be operated with delivery valve closed

Answer: Option C


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  1. Atanu Chatterjee
    Atanu Chatterjee:
    4 months ago

    Let's carefully analyze the options again for reciprocating pumps compared to centrifugal pumps:

    A. Deliver liquid at uniform pressure
    Reciprocating pumps produce pulsating flow and pressure, not uniform pressure.

    B. Can handle slurries more efficiently
    Reciprocating pumps are positive displacement pumps and are better at handling slurries and viscous fluids compared to centrifugal pumps.

    C. Are not subject to air binding
    Reciprocating pumps can be subject to air binding, just like centrifugal pumps, though less prone.

    D. Can be operated with delivery valve closed
    Reciprocating pumps should not be run with delivery valve closed, as it can cause damage due to pressure build-up.

    The best answer is:

    B. Can handle slurries more efficiently

  2. Atanu Chatterjee
    Atanu Chatterjee:
    4 months ago

    Let's carefully analyze the options again for reciprocating pumps compared to centrifugal pumps:

    A. Deliver liquid at uniform pressure
    Reciprocating pumps produce pulsating flow and pressure, not uniform pressure.

    B. Can handle slurries more efficiently
    Reciprocating pumps are positive displacement pumps and are better at handling slurries and viscous fluids compared to centrifugal pumps.

    C. Are not subject to air binding
    Reciprocating pumps can be subject to air binding, just like centrifugal pumps, though less prone.

    D. Can be operated with delivery valve closed
    Reciprocating pumps should not be run with delivery valve closed, as it can cause damage due to pressure build-up.

    The best answer is:

    B. Can handle slurries more efficiently

  3. Atanu Chatterjee
    Atanu Chatterjee:
    4 months ago

    Let's carefully analyze the options again for reciprocating pumps compared to centrifugal pumps:

    A. Deliver liquid at uniform pressure
    Reciprocating pumps produce pulsating flow and pressure, not uniform pressure.

    B. Can handle slurries more efficiently
    Reciprocating pumps are positive displacement pumps and are better at handling slurries and viscous fluids compared to centrifugal pumps.

    C. Are not subject to air binding
    Reciprocating pumps can be subject to air binding, just like centrifugal pumps, though less prone.

    D. Can be operated with delivery valve closed
    Reciprocating pumps should not be run with delivery valve closed, as it can cause damage due to pressure build-up.

    The best answer is:

    B. Can handle slurries more efficiently

  4. RAJ KUMAR
    RAJ KUMAR:
    5 years ago

    Reciprocating pumps compared to centrifugal pump

  5. RAJ KUMAR
    RAJ KUMAR:
    5 years ago

    Reciprocating pumps compared to centrifugal pump

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