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When the specific speed of the pump is <2600, the type of pump is _____________

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When the specific speed of the pump is <2600, the type of pump is _____________

(a) Reciprocating pump

(b) Centrifugal pump

(c) Mixed flow pump

(d) Axial flow pump

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Origin of the question is Centrifugal Pump topic in section Pumps and Pumping of Environmental Engineering

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Correct option is (b) Centrifugal pump

To explain I would say: The specific speed of the pump is given by NS = NQ^1/2 / H^3/4 and when NS > 2600, the type of pump is centrifugal pump.

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