Pipeline fluid flows are indicated below.Determine the maximum flow from Node 1 to Node 3.
A)100
B)400
C)500
D)700
E)None of the above

Question

Pipeline fluid flows are indicated below.Determine the maximum flow from Node 1 to Node 3. 
A)100 
B)400 
C)500 
D)700 
E)None of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The maximum flow from Node 1 to Node 3 is limited by the flow from Node 1 to Node 2, as it is the smallest capacity of the two parallel lines. As the capacity of the line from Node 1 to Node 2 is 500, the maximum flow from Node 1 to Node 3 cannot exceed 500. Therefore, the correct answer is C) 500.

Pipeline Fluid Flows Are Indicated Below