The purpose of a surge tank is - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics Quiz

Mechanical Engineering : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Quiz(MCQ)

The purpose of a surge tank is

to eliminate water hammer possibilities

to control the pressure variations due to rapid changes in the pipe line flow

to regulate flow of water to turbines by providing necessary retarding head of water

All of the above

Correct Answer : Option (D) : All of the above

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