Reciprocating pumps are no more to be seen in industrial applications – McqOptions

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1.	Reciprocating pumps are no more to be seen in industrial applications (in comparison to centrifugal pumps) because of
A.	high initial and maintenance cost
B.	lower discharge
C.	lower speed of operation
D.	necessity of air vessel
Answer» B. lower discharge

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