Which of the following are the functions of a volute casing in a centrifugal pump? (a) To collect water from the periphery of the impeller and to transmit it to the delivery pipe at a constant velocity; (b) To increase the discharge of the pump; (c) To increase the efficiency of the pump; and (d) To reduce the loss of head in discharge. Select the correct answers from the choices given below. a,b, and c b, c, and d a, and b all of the above

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