How to Decide Whether Centrifugal Pumps Should Run in Series or Parallel
Choose centrifugal pumps in series for added head or in parallel for added flow, then verify curves, limits, suction conditions, and controls.
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Choose centrifugal pumps in series for added head or in parallel for added flow, then verify curves, limits, suction conditions, and controls.
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