Surge tanks are used (A) For storage water (B) To increase the velocity in a pipeline (C) As overflow valves (D) To guard against water hammer

Surge tanks are used 

(A) For storage water 

(B) To increase the velocity in a pipeline 

(C) As overflow valves 

(D) To guard against water hammer 

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(D) To guard against water hammer 

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