Question

Problem 1: (2 points)

Example 5.17 A centrifugal pump delivers 50 kg of

water per second. The inlet and outlet pressures are 1 bar

and 4.2 bar respectively. The suction is 2.2 m below the

centre of the pump and delivery is 8.5 m above the centre

of the pump. The suction and delivery pipe diameters are

20 cm and 10 cm, respectively. Determine the capacity of

electric motor to run the pump.

Question image 1