Which of the following statements represents the two major functions provided by the item labeled "20" shown in the illustration? Illustration MO-0111

Correct Answer: Option D — The pump supplies the motive fluid to the ejectors in addition to supplying the feed water to the distiller.

The pump labeled 20 serves a dual purpose in this system. It provides the necessary motive fluid pressure to operate the ejectors, which maintain the vacuum and remove brine, while simultaneously supplying the required feed water to the evaporator section for the distillation process to occur.