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Liquid propane, at its bubble point, is to be pumped from a reflux drum to a depropanizer. The maximum flow rate is expected to be 82 m³/h. The pressures in the vessels are 1380 and 1520 kPa (abs), respectively. The relative density of propane at the pumping temperature (38°C) is 0.485. 1520 kPa (abs) Depropanizer DISCHARGE FRICTION PIPING 2- VALVES 3- ORIFICE 32 4-FILTER 5- CHECK VALVE 6- CONTROL VALVE 20.7 kPa 13.8 kPa 8.3 kPa Reflux Pump Highest Point To Which Liquid Is Pumped 89.6 kPa 6.9 kPa PIPING 62.1 kPa 1- VALVES Discharge Elev. Head 22.5 m Reflux Drum (1380 kPa(abs) Datum- SUCTION FRICTION Normal Liquid Level Discharge 1721.4 kPa (abs), Suction=1375.1 kPa(abs) Suction Elev. Head 6 m 3.5 kPa 1.4 kPa What is the total absolute pressure at pump suction and discharge?

Liquid propane, at its bubble point, is to be pumped from a reflux drum to a depropanizer. The maximum flow rate is expected to be 82 m³/h. The pressures in the vessels are 1380 and 1520 kPa (abs), respectively. The relative density of propane at the pumping temperature (38°C) is 0.485. 1520 kPa (abs) Depropanizer DISCHARGE FRICTION PIPING 2- VALVES 3- ORIFICE 32 4-FILTER 5- CHECK VALVE 6- CONTROL VALVE 20.7 kPa 13.8 kPa 8.3 kPa Reflux Pump Highest Point To Which Liquid Is Pumped 89.6 kPa 6.9 kPa PIPING 62.1 kPa 1- VALVES Discharge Elev. Head 22.5 m Reflux Drum (1380 kPa(abs) Datum- SUCTION FRICTION Normal Liquid Level Discharge 1721.4 kPa (abs), Suction=1375.1 kPa(abs) Suction Elev. Head 6 m 3.5 kPa 1.4 kPa What is the total absolute pressure at pump suction and discharge?

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Liquid propane, at its bubble point, is to be pumped from a reflux drum to a depropanizer. The maximum flow rate is expected to be 82 m³/h. The pressures in the vessels are 1380 and 1520 kPa (abs), respectively. The relative density of propane at the pumping temperature (38°C) is 0.485. 1520 kPa (abs) Depropanizer DISCHARGE FRICTION PIPING 2- VALVES 3- ORIFICE 4-FILTER 5-CHECK VALVE 6- CONTROL VALVE Reflux Pump 20.7 kPa 13.8 kPa 8.3 kPa 89.6 kPa 6.9 kPa PIPING 62.1 kPa 1- VALVES Highest Point To Which Liquid Is Pumped Discharge Elev. Head 22,5 m Reflux Drum Normal (1380 kPa(abs) Liquid Level Datum- SUCTION FRICTION Discharge= 1721.4 kPa (abs), Suction=1375.1 kPa(abs) What is the total absolute pressure at pump suction and discharge? Discharge 1828.3 kPa(abs), Suction=1403.6 kPa(abs) Discharge= 2128.3 kPa (abs), Suction=1703.6 kPa (abs) Suction Elev. Head 6 m ↓ Discharge= 2828.3 kPa (abs), Suction=1803.6 kPa (abs) 3.5 kPa 1.4 kPa
Transcribed Image Text:Liquid propane, at its bubble point, is to be pumped from a reflux drum to a depropanizer. The maximum flow rate is expected to be 82 m³/h. The pressures in the vessels are 1380 and 1520 kPa (abs), respectively. The relative density of propane at the pumping temperature (38°C) is 0.485. 1520 kPa (abs) Depropanizer DISCHARGE FRICTION PIPING 2- VALVES 3- ORIFICE 4-FILTER 5-CHECK VALVE 6- CONTROL VALVE Reflux Pump 20.7 kPa 13.8 kPa 8.3 kPa 89.6 kPa 6.9 kPa PIPING 62.1 kPa 1- VALVES Highest Point To Which Liquid Is Pumped Discharge Elev. Head 22,5 m Reflux Drum Normal (1380 kPa(abs) Liquid Level Datum- SUCTION FRICTION Discharge= 1721.4 kPa (abs), Suction=1375.1 kPa(abs) What is the total absolute pressure at pump suction and discharge? Discharge 1828.3 kPa(abs), Suction=1403.6 kPa(abs) Discharge= 2128.3 kPa (abs), Suction=1703.6 kPa (abs) Suction Elev. Head 6 m ↓ Discharge= 2828.3 kPa (abs), Suction=1803.6 kPa (abs) 3.5 kPa 1.4 kPa
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