Refer to the drawing of a pump with recirculation line (see figure below).
Which one of the following describes the response of the pump if a complete flow blockage occurs in the discharge line just downstream of the flow transmitter?
A. The pump will overheat after a relatively short period of time, due to a loss of both main flow and recirculation flow.
B. The pump will overheat after a relatively long period of time, due to a loss of main flow only.
C. The pump will overheat after a relatively long period of time, due to a loss of recirculation flow only.
D. The pump will be able to operate under these conditions indefinitely, due to sustained main flow.
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Answer: B
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