In the illustrated 8,000 GPD evaporator the salt water feed pump and pump "N" are identically constructed. If the vapor pressure in chamber "II" is 2...

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In the illustrated 8,000 GPD evaporator the salt water feed pump and pump "N" are identically constructed.  If the vapor pressure in chamber "II" is 2.1 psia, with a feed temperature of 170°F; operating pump "N" with the discharge valve 100% open will __________ .

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contribute to chamber "II" and "III" operating at the same  absolute pressure

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In the illustrated 8,000 GPD evaporator the salt water feed pump and pump "N" are identically constructed. If the vapor pressure in chamber "II" is 2.1 psia, with a feed temperature of 170°F; operating pump "N" with the discharge valve 100% open will __________ .

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