A flow of 420 litres/min of oil (specific gravity=0.91, and viscosity = 1.24 poise) is pumped through a pipeline 75 mm diameter having a length of 62 m and whose outlet is 3 m higher than its inlet.Estimate the power required for the pump if its efficiency is 60%

A flow of 420 litres/min of oil (specific gravity=0.91, and viscosity = 1.24 poise) is pumped through a pipeline 75 mm diameter having a length of 62 m and whose outlet is 3 m higher than its inlet.Estimate the power required for the pump if its efficiency is 60%

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A flow of 420 litres/min of oil (specific gravity= 0.91, and viscosity = 1.24 poise) is
pumped through a pipeline 75 mm diameter having a length of 62 m and whose
outlet is 3 m higher than its inlet.Estimate the power required for the pump if its
efficiency is 60%

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