Which one of the following describes gas binding of a centrifugal pump?
A. Pump capacity is reduced, due to the presence of steam or air in the pump impeller.
B. Pump capacity is reduced, due to windage losses between the pump impeller and pump casing.
C. Pump motor current increases, due to the compression of gases in the pump volute.
D. Pump motor current increases, due to the high head requirements for pumping a fluid saturated with dissolved gases.
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Answer: A
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