Reciprocating pumps compared to centrifugal pumps__________________?
Correct answer: C. Are not subject to air binding
- A. Deliver liquid at uniform pressure
- B. Can handle slurries more efficiently
- C. Are not subject to air binding
- D. Can be operated with delivery valve closed
Explanation
A reciprocating pump is a positive-displacement pump and does not normally suffer from air binding in the same way as a centrifugal pump. It cannot safely run against a closed delivery valve, and its discharge is pulsating rather than uniform.
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