A centrifugal pump is operating at its maximum design flow rate, delivering water through two parallel valves.
Valve A is half open, and valve B is one quarter open.
Which one of the following will occur if both valves are fully opened?
A. The pump will operate at shutoff head.
B. The pump available net positive suction head will increase.
C. The pump required net positive suction head will decrease.
D. The pump will operate at runout conditions.
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Answer: D
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