Consider the following statements: Air vessels are fitted on the suction and delivery sides of a reciprocating pump to 1. Achieve higher speed without separation. 2. Reduce work in overcoming frictional resistance. 3. Avoid excessive vibration permanently. 4. Have nearly uniform discharge. Which of these statements are corrects? (a) 1, 2 & 4 only (b) 1, 2 & 3 only (c) 2, 3 & 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 & 4

Consider the following statements:
Air vessels are fitted on the suction and delivery sides of a reciprocating pump to
1. Achieve higher speed without separation.
2. Reduce work in overcoming frictional resistance.
3. Avoid excessive vibration permanently.
4. Have nearly uniform discharge.
Which of these statements are corrects?
(a) 1, 2 & 4 only (b) 1, 2 & 3 only (c) 2, 3 & 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 & 4
by

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Answer :

(d) 1, 2, 3 & 4
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