Which one of the following will occur if a motor-driven centrifugal pump is operated continuously at runout conditions?
A. Pump failure, due to excessive pump cavitation.
B. Pump failure, due to overheating caused by the increased impeller-to-casing friction.
C. Motor failure, due to excessive current being drawn through the motor windings.
D. Motor failure, due to overheating caused by increased windage losses.
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Answer: C
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