Refer to the drawing of a cooling water system and the associated pump/system operating curves (see figure below).
Pumps A and B are identical single-speed centrifugal pumps and both pumps are operating.
If pump B trips, after the system stabilizes, system flow rate will be…
A. more than one-half the original flow.
B. one-half the original flow.
C. less than one-half the original flow.
D. the same; only the pump head will change.
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Answer: A
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