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_______ is provided at the entrance of suction pipe during centrifugal pump installation.

(a) Delivery pipe

(b) Foot valve

(c) Strainer

(d) Check valve

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The origin of the question is Well Pump in section Pumps and Pumping of Environmental Engineering

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Correct answer is (c) Strainer

The best explanation: Strainer is provided at the entrance of suction pipe during centrifugal pump installation to prevent the clogging otherwise it will  damage the pump.

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