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1. We have a mud pump (triplex) with an 8 inch liner and a 12 inch stroke. The volumetric efficiency is 89% and we are running at 50 spm. a. What is the pump factor (gal/cycle)? (remember its TRIplex .. 3 liners) b. What is the flowrate? (gpm) c. What is the delivered hydraulic horsepower? d. What is the brake horsepower at the motor if the mechanical efficiency of the pump is 80%?

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