Q1l A centrifugal pump operates at a speed of 1150 r/min and discharges 2.3 m' /min against a head of 120 kPa. The power required is 8.2 kW. Compute (a) the efficiency of the pump, (b) the discharge, head, and power if the pump speed were changed to 1750 r/min.

Q1l A centrifugal pump operates at a speed of 1150 r/min and discharges 2.3 m' /min against a head of 120 kPa. The power required is 8.2 kW. Compute (a) the efficiency of the pump, (b) the discharge, head, and power if the pump speed were changed to 1750 r/min.

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Q1 A centrifugal pump operates at a speed of 1150 r/min and discharges 2.3 m'
/min against a head of 120 kPa. The power required is 8.2 kW. Compute (a) the
efficiency of the pump, (b) the discharge, head, and power if the pump speed were
changed to 1750 r/min.

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