Cooling water pumps driven by direct reversing diesel engines are usually of the straight impeller vane type pump with a concentric housing to __________.

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provide equal water flow capacity when the engine is running either ahead or astern

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provide the greatest pump efficiency when running ahead

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prevent pump clogging from marine growth

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prevent cavitation at the pump outlet

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