(b)A small centrifugal pump is used to pump 30°C water at the rate of 6 L/s with ahead of 44.54 m. If the diameter of the pump is 20 cm and operate at 1200 rpm,determine;(i)head coefficient,(ii)capacity coefficient, and(ii)power coefficient.(c)This small centrifugal pump in question Q5(b) is also used to pump water at thesame rate as in question Q5(b) but at a different temperature which is 15°C. If3.73 kW is used to operate this small pump, determine in which condition (15°Cor 30°C) is the pump perform better in term of;(i)power out, and(ii)pump efficiency.Justify your answer.

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(b) A small centrifugal pump is used to pump 30°C water at the rate of 6 L/s with a head of 44.54 m. If the diameter of the pump is 20 cm and operate at 1200 rpm, determine; (i) head coefficient, (ii) capacity coefficient, and (iii) power coefficient.

(b) A small centrifugal pump is used to pump 30°C water at the rate of 6 L/s with a head of 44.54 m. If the diameter of the pump is 20 cm and operate at 1200 rpm, determine; (i) head coefficient, (ii) capacity coefficient, and (iii) power coefficient.

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