Refer to the drawing of an operating cooling water system (see figure below).
How will the centrifugal pump flow rate be affected if the surge tank level decreases from 8 feet to 4 feet?
(Assume the pump maintains adequate net positive suction head.)
A. Pump flow rate will increase.
B. Pump flow rate will decrease.
C. Pump flow rate will remain the same.
D. Pump flow rate will oscillate.
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Answer: C
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