If the velocity of water is 8m/s and the pressure is 140kPa on the discharge side of a pump. How much power (in horsepower) is required to drive it if the diameter of the suction side is 600mm? If the pump is rated at 190hp, what is the efficiency of the pump neglecting energy losses in the system? Use diameter of pipe on discharge side equal to 50cm and the pressure on the suction side of the pump is 90kPa.

If the velocity of water is 8m/s and the pressure is 140kPa on the discharge side of a pump. How much power (in horsepower) is required to drive it if the diameter of the suction side is 600mm? If the pump is rated at 190hp, what is the efficiency of the pump neglecting energy losses in the system? Use diameter of pipe on discharge side equal to 50cm and the pressure on the suction side of the pump is 90kPa.

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