Check valve provided in the discharge line of a centrifugal pump serves
the purpose of controlling the
(A) Back flow of fluid in the event of stoppage of pump
(B) Discharge pressure
(C) Flow of liquid during operation of the pump
(D) All (A), (B) and (C)

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) Back flow of fluid in the event of stoppage of pump

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