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The reciprocating pump has a ______ flow.

(a) Pulsating

(b) Uniform

(c) Continuous

(d) Constant

This question was posed to me in an online interview.

The doubt is from Reciprocating Pump topic in section Pumps and Pumping of Environmental Engineering

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Correct answer is (a) Pulsating

Easy explanation: The reciprocating pump has a continuous flow. It has a constant discharge even if head on the delivery side varies.

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