Q4// A centrifugal pump is to operate against a total head of 300 kPa and is to discharge 50 m/hr. Compute the water power and motor power assuming an efficiency of 70 percent. If the efficiency of an electric motor is 80 percent.

Q4// A centrifugal pump is to operate against a total head of 300 kPa and is to discharge 50 m/hr. Compute the water power and motor power assuming an efficiency of 70 percent. If the efficiency of an electric motor is 80 percent.

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Q4// A centrifugal pump is to operate against a total head of 300 kPa and
is to discharge 50 m/hr. Compute the water power and motor power
assuming an efficiency of 70 percent. If the efficiency of an electric
motor is 80 percent.

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