Physics · Fluid Machinery
What happens if a centrifugal pump is NOT primed before starting?
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- 1The pump will generate a high head but fail to discharge water.
- 2The air inside the pump will prevent it from creating sufficient suction.✓
- 3The pump will function normally, but with reduced efficiency.
- 4The impeller will rotate faster due to the presence of air.
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The air inside the pump will prevent it from creating sufficient suction.
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