Which pump type is described as having an end suction configuration?

• A. End Suction Pump
• B. Horizontal Pump
• C. Gear Pump
• D. Fire Pump

Answer: (A)

End suction configuration means the suction port is located on the end of the pump casing, with the discharge typically at the top. This layout is the standard arrangement for horizontal centrifugal pumps used in fire protection systems, because it provides a compact, straightforward piping connection and easy maintenance. Because the defining feature described in the question is this end-suction arrangement, the pump type that fits best is the End Suction Pump. A horizontal pump describes orientation but not suction location, a gear pump is a different positive-displacement type, and a fire pump refers to the pump’s intended use rather than its configuration.