Question

Power operated deep well reciprocating pump is divided into__________

(a) Single and double acting

(b) Single and multi-stage

(c) Piston and plunger

(d) Conductive and nonconductive

This question was addressed to me during a job interview.

My doubt is from Maximum Speed of a Reciprocating Pump in section Indicator Diagrams of Fluid Mechanics

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Single and double acting

Explanation: Power operated deep well reciprocating pump is divided into single and double acting. It is classified on the basis of its mechanism. It is distinguished depending on the function of the piston.