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.