Water (p = 1000 kg/m³) is transferred from a large lake to an open storage tank located at elevation as shown in the Figure 2 below at a flowrate of 90m³/hr. The losses through pipe and fittings (hL) is given as 8m. Determine the mechanical efficiency of the pump if the shaft power required is 12kW. State the assumptions made in your calculations. 30 m WaterLevel Pump Centre Figure 2 Tank

Water (p = 1000 kg/m³) is transferred from a large lake to an open storage tank located at elevation as shown in the Figure 2 below at a flowrate of 90m³/hr. The losses through pipe and fittings (hL) is given as 8m. Determine the mechanical efficiency of the pump if the shaft power required is 12kW. State the assumptions made in your calculations. 30 m WaterLevel Pump Centre Figure 2 Tank

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