In a station with two booster pumps, what must each pump deliver?

In a station with two booster pumps, each pump is designed to deliver the maximum flow of the station. This ensures that the system can meet peak demand and maintain adequate pressure and volume in the distribution network. By having each pump capable of providing the maximum flow, the station can effectively handle fluctuations in demand and ensure reliability.

This design is particularly important for systems that experience varying usage patterns, where simultaneously pumping at maximum capacity becomes critical during high-demand periods, such as peak usage times. It also allows for redundancy; if one pump were to fail, the remaining pump would still have the capacity to supply the maximum flow needed for the system.

In contrast, minimum flow or average flow does not adequately account for peak demand scenarios, and variable flow depending on demand does not guarantee that the system can reliably provide the necessary volume during those peak conditions. Therefore, delivering maximum flow from each pump establishes a robust and responsive water distribution system.