Which of the following inferences is not drawn by studying performances curves of centrifugal pumps?
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Option 2 : Power decrease with speed
Concept:
The performance characteristic curve shows the variation of different parameters (discharge, power, and head) with speed and discharge.
Below are the characteristic curves for centrifugal pumps:
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Clearly, power increased with discharge and speed
Manometric head slightly increased then decreased with discharge
Efficiency also have a curvy relationship with discharge.
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