Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The size of a centrifugal water pump is typically designated by:
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Choose the correct answer
A
Horsepower
B
Impeller diameter
C
Discharge
D
Suction and delivery pipe diameter
Correct Answer
D. Suction and delivery pipe diameter
Why is this the answer?
In engineering practice, the nominal size of a centrifugal pump is designated by the diameter of its suction and delivery nozzles (pipe connections).
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