A centrifugal pump is operating in parallel with a positive displacement pump in an open water system.
Each pump has the same maximum design pressure.
If pump discharge pressure increases to the maximum design pressure of each pump, the centrifugal pump will be operating at __________ flow; and the positive displacement pump will be operating near __________ flow.
A. minimum; minimum
B. minimum; maximum rated
C. maximum rated; minimum
D. maximum rated; maximum rated
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Answer: B
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