Question 1283 Deck General

The correct answer is D) All of the above. Centrifugal pumps have several advantages over reciprocating pumps: 1) They can pump more cargo in less time due to their continuous flow and higher capacity compared to the intermittent flow of reciprocating pumps. 2) Centrifugal pumps are generally less expensive to manufacture and maintain than reciprocating pumps. 3) Centrifugal pumps are smaller and more compact in size for the same pumping capacity, making them more space-efficient on vessels. Therefore, the statement that centrifugal pumps have all the advantages of pumping more cargo faster, being less expensive, and being smaller for equivalent pumping ability is correct.