Water at 25°C is pumped at 1800 gal/min from the lower to upper reservoir, as shown in Figure below (Zı = 30 ft and z2 = 180 ft). Pipe friction losses are approximated by h = 35V/2g, where V is the average velocity in the pipe. The pump is 80% efficient. (a) Find the head loss due to friction, h in ft. (b) Compute the pump head, h, in ft and the pump power needed, Ppump in horse power (hp). %3D Given: Specific weight of water, ywater= 62.4 lb/ft; 1 ft'/s = 448.8 gal/min. Show all calculations. Z2 = 180 ft z1 = 30 ft D= 6 in Pump

Water at 25°C is pumped at 1800 gal/min from the lower to upper reservoir, as shown in Figure below (Zı = 30 ft and z2 = 180 ft). Pipe friction losses are approximated by h = 35V/2g, where V is the average velocity in the pipe. The pump is 80% efficient. (a) Find the head loss due to friction, h in ft. (b) Compute the pump head, h, in ft and the pump power needed, Ppump in horse power (hp). %3D Given: Specific weight of water, ywater= 62.4 lb/ft; 1 ft'/s = 448.8 gal/min. Show all calculations. Z2 = 180 ft z1 = 30 ft D= 6 in Pump

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