A centrifugal pump delivers 3000,000 liters per hour of water to a pressurized tank whose pressure is 280 kPa. The source of water is 5 meters below the pump. The diameter of the suction pipe is 300 mm and the discharged pipe is 250 mm. calculate the KW rating of the driving motor assuming the pump efficiency to be 72%.(answer is 13.16 KW)

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A centrifugal pump delivers 3000,000 liters per hour of water to a pressurized tank whose pressure is 280 kPa. The source of water is 5 meters below the pump. The diameter of the suction pipe is 300 mm and the discharged pipe is 250 mm. calculate the KW rating of the driving motor assuming the pump efficiency to be 72%.(answer is 13.16 KW) 

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