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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