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Two identical pumps in parallel, compared with one, at a common system curve (conceptual) tend to (which behavior)?

Choices

  • (A) Each pump runs on its “solo” BEP always
  • (B) Double the head in all GPM
  • (C) Halve the flow in all systems
  • (D) Add flows at a given head intersection with the system curve, but with reduced per-pump GPM+avoid low-flow stall if poorly selected

Correct answer: (D)

Add flows at a given head intersection with the system curve, but with reduced per-pump GPM+avoid low-flow stall if poorly selected

Explanation

Parallel+series pump curves+system+Affinity vs parallel laws.

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