For a centrifugal pump if the pump is running and we close
the discharge valve what is the effect


Answer Posted / magx

You can run a centrifugal pump at shut-off head for sometime
say 5-10 minutes but further running may increase the
temperature of the fluid due to churning and can cause
failure of gaskets and lube oil faiukre

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