Pumps galore!

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Re: Pumps galore!

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That diagram is about right. In large plant practice as shown, engineers would adjust the pump speed as necessary. That would negate the need for a feed water bypass/return as seen on plumbing of smaller vessels with pumps driven directly by the main engine.
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Re: Pumps galore!

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Excellent, many thanks
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