Pipeline fluid flows are indicated below.Determine the maximum flow from Node 1 to Node 3.
A)100
B)400
C)500
D)700

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

From Node 1 to Node 2, there are two paths with different flow capacities: 200 and 300. Thus, the maximum flow through this section is limited by the smaller capacity, which is 200. From Node 2 to Node 3, there is only one path with a capacity of 500. Therefore, the maximum flow from Node 1 to Node 3 is limited by the capacity of the section between Node 1 and Node 2, which is 200. Thus, the maximum flow from Node 1 to Node 3 is 200 + 500 = 700. Therefore, the correct answer is C).

Pipeline Fluid Flows Are Indicated Below