The available net positive suction head for the centrifugal pump will be increased by ___

Refer to the drawing of a cooling water system (see figure below).

The available net positive suction head for the centrifugal pump will be increased by…

A. opening surge tank makeup valve A to raise tank level.
B. throttling heat exchanger service water valve B more closed.
C. throttling pump discharge valve C more open.
D. throttling pump suction valve D more closed.

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Answer: A

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