Practice question

When should a two-stage centrifugal pump be shifted from volume to pressure mode?

Whenever the engine is started
When the required flow is more than half the rated capacity
When the required flow is less than half the rated capacity AND higher pressure is needed
Only while drafting from static sources

Answer: C — When the required flow is less than half the rated capacity AND higher pressure is needed

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