Q5/ A centrifugal pump impeller runs at 1500 rpm & has internal & external diameters of 0.2 n & 0.4 m respectively. Assuming constant axial velocity Va1= Vaz= 2.8 m/sec & the vane angle at exit B2 = 30°. Calculate: %3D 1- Angle of the absolute velocity of water at exit? 2- Inlet vane angle? 3- If the efficiency & inlet power of the pump 90% & 47 KW, find the pump outlet power?

Q5/ A centrifugal pump impeller runs at 1500 rpm & has internal & external diameters of 0.2 n & 0.4 m respectively. Assuming constant axial velocity Va1= Vaz= 2.8 m/sec & the vane angle at exit B2 = 30°. Calculate: %3D 1- Angle of the absolute velocity of water at exit? 2- Inlet vane angle? 3- If the efficiency & inlet power of the pump 90% & 47 KW, find the pump outlet power?

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