Oil (y = 48lbf /ft°, p = 2 x 105 lbf x s/ft2 and Pv = 1.9 PSI) is pumped into the system showing a speed of 4.6 ft/s. The atmospheric pressure is 14.7 PSI. The manufacturer provides the following data for a centrifugal pump operating at its maximum efficiency point: rotational speed of 3000 RPM, flow rate of 0.17 ft/s, NPSH of 150 ft, and dimensionless specific velocity of 0.48. Determine if the pump described has the necessary head to be installed in the system shown (ɛ/D = 0.001) when a 1750 RPM motor is available to drive it. Neglect larger losses after the pump. %3D

Oil (y = 48lbf /ft°, p = 2 x 105 lbf x s/ft2 and Pv = 1.9 PSI) is pumped into the system showing a speed of 4.6 ft/s. The atmospheric pressure is 14.7 PSI. The manufacturer provides the following data for a centrifugal pump operating at its maximum efficiency point: rotational speed of 3000 RPM, flow rate of 0.17 ft/s, NPSH of 150 ft, and dimensionless specific velocity of 0.48. Determine if the pump described has the necessary head to be installed in the system shown (ɛ/D = 0.001) when a 1750 RPM motor is available to drive it. Neglect larger losses after the pump. %3D

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