A centrifugal pump is operating at maximum design flow rate, taking suction on a vented water storage tank and discharging through two parallel valves.
Valve A is fully open and valve B is half open.
Which one of the following will occur if valve B is fully closed?
A. The pump will operate at shutoff head.
B. The pump will operate at runout conditions.
C. The pump available net positive suction head will increase.
D. The pump required net positive suction head will increase.
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Answer: C
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