A duplex, double acting reciprocating pump, has the following specifications: 30 cm x 20 cm x 30 cm. The piston rod diameter is 4 cm. Accomplishing 30 double strokes per minute. The liquid discharge 10 liter/minute at a head of 150 m. The suction pressure of the steam cylinder is 1.2 MPa at a steam rate of 176 kg/hr. Determine the following:  a. Piston Displacement  b. Volumetric efficiency  c. Pump slip  d. Pump Horsepower  e. Pump Thermal Efficiency

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 A duplex, double acting reciprocating pump, has the following specifications:

30 cm x 20 cm x 30 cm. The piston rod diameter is 4 cm. Accomplishing 30

double strokes per minute. The liquid discharge 10 liter/minute at a head of

150 m. The suction pressure of the steam cylinder is 1.2 MPa at a steam rate of

176 kg/hr. Determine the following:

 a. Piston Displacement

 b. Volumetric efficiency

 c. Pump slip

 d. Pump Horsepower

 e. Pump Thermal Efficiency

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