Problem 1 consists of ten questions to be solved consecutively. The objective is to pump 280 gal/min of water at 60 °F from underground reservoir. The suction pipe is 32 in Sch.40 steel pipe and its total length is 13 feet with 90° standard elbow. The pressure drop across the suction line must not be greater than 5 psig. It is desired to add a foot valve hinged disc at the inlet of the suction line. Would you approve that? 不 -2P 5 ft Datum- Foot Valve hinged disc

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Problem 1 consists of ten questions to be solved consecutively.
The objective is to pump 280 gal/min of water at 60 °F from underground reservoir. The suction pipe is 3½ in
Sch.40 steel pipe and its total length is 13 feet with 90° standard elbow. The pressure drop across the
suction line must not be greater than 5 psig. It is desired to add a foot valve hinged disc at the inlet of the
suction line. Would you approve that?
5 ft
Datum-
Foot Valve hinged disc
to be added
Q 1.1
What is the velocity at point 2?
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 1 consists of ten questions to be solved consecutively. The objective is to pump 280 gal/min of water at 60 °F from underground reservoir. The suction pipe is 3½ in Sch.40 steel pipe and its total length is 13 feet with 90° standard elbow. The pressure drop across the suction line must not be greater than 5 psig. It is desired to add a foot valve hinged disc at the inlet of the suction line. Would you approve that? 5 ft Datum- Foot Valve hinged disc to be added Q 1.1 What is the velocity at point 2?
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