A double acting reciprocating pump compared to a single acting pump (of almost same size working under same pressure levels) would give almost double___________________?
Correct answer: B. Discharge
- A. Head
- B. Discharge
- C. Efficiency
- D. None of these
Explanation
A double-acting pump delivers liquid during both the forward and return strokes, whereas a single-acting pump delivers during only one stroke. At similar size and pressure, its discharge is therefore nearly doubled, while head is not necessarily doubled.
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