Practice question

The pump relief valve protects the system by:

  1. Closing when pressure drops below a setpoint
  2. Opening to bleed excess pressure back to the intake when discharge pressure exceeds a setpoint
  3. Locking the pump in place during transport
  4. Bleeding air from the suction side

Answer: B — Opening to bleed excess pressure back to the intake when discharge pressure exceeds a setpoint

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