Series and parallel connection of pumps
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When pumps are connected in series, does the head and flow rate increase or decrease? When pumps are connected in parallel, does the flow rate and head increase or decrease? Please discuss, thank you, extra points
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When pumps are connected in series, it is mainly to increase head; when they are connected in parallel, it is mainly to increase flow rate.
The purpose of connecting pumps in series is to increase head, while the purpose of connecting them in parallel is to increase flow rate. This seems to be knowledge that can be found in textbooks, right: L