Use the following drawing of system and pump operating curves for an operating positive displacement pump with relief valve protection to answer the following question.
A positive displacement pump is initially supplying water at 40 gpm with a pump discharge pressure of 200 psia.
If pump speed is increased until pump flow rate is 80 gpm, what is the new pump discharge pressure?
A. 400 psia
B. 800 psia
C. 1,000 psia
D. 1,600 psia
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Answer: B
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