Foot valves are provided in the suction line of a centrifugal pump to

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Q.) Foot valves are provided in the suction line of a centrifugal pump to

(A) Avoid priming, every time we start the pump

(B) Remove the contaminant present in the liquid

(C) Minimise the fluctuation in discharge

(D) Control the liquid discharge

Correct answer : Option (A) - Avoid priming, every time we start the pump

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