Good design of the casing of a centrifugal pump aims at minimising the __________________________?

Correct answer: C. Kinetic energy loss

  • A. Cavitation
  • B. Frictional losses
  • C. Kinetic energy loss
  • D. Static head

Explanation

The casing of a centrifugal pump converts much of the impeller discharge velocity into pressure through gradual deceleration. A well-designed casing therefore minimises kinetic-energy losses rather than static head.

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