The volume of air delivered by fan is 26 m^3/sec and 186 mm water gage. The density of air is 1.5 kg/m^3 and the motor power needed to drive the fan is 48 kW. Determine the fan efficiency in %

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The volume of air delivered by fan is 26 m^3/sec and 186 mm water gage.

The density of air is 1.5 kg/m^3 and the motor power needed to drive the fan is 48 kW.

Determine the fan efficiency in %

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