QUESTION 2 (pump characteristics) The following table provides the results of a pump performance test. Discharge (gpm) Dynamic head. (ft) 0 150 200 145 400 135 600 120 1. Plot the pump characteristic (performance) curve. 2. Plot the characteristic curve for two pumps in series. 800 90 1,000 50 3. Plot the characteristic curve for two pumps in parallel.. 4. What pump configuration would work for a flow of 1,700 gpm, which must overcome a head of 80 ft? 5. What pump configuration would work for a flow of 1,700 gpm, which must overcome a head of 160 ft?

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QUESTION 2 (pump characteristics)
The following table provides the results of a pump performance test.
Discharge (gpm)
Dynamic head. (ft)
0
150
200
145
400
135
600
120
800
90
1,000
50
1. Plot the pump characteristic (performance) curve.
2. Plot the characteristic curve for two pumps in series.
3. Plot the characteristic curve for two pumps in parallel..
4. What pump configuration would work for a flow of 1,700 gpm, which must
overcome a head of 80 ft?"
5.
What pump configuration would work for a flow of 1,700 gpm, which must
overcome a head of 160 ft?
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 2 (pump characteristics) The following table provides the results of a pump performance test. Discharge (gpm) Dynamic head. (ft) 0 150 200 145 400 135 600 120 800 90 1,000 50 1. Plot the pump characteristic (performance) curve. 2. Plot the characteristic curve for two pumps in series. 3. Plot the characteristic curve for two pumps in parallel.. 4. What pump configuration would work for a flow of 1,700 gpm, which must overcome a head of 80 ft?" 5. What pump configuration would work for a flow of 1,700 gpm, which must overcome a head of 160 ft?
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