The performance of a centrifugal blower at its point of b ciency is Q = 10 m³/s, Aps = 5 kPa, and ns = density is p = 1.21 kg/m³ and the size and speed are D = N = 475 s-1. 0.875. The i %3D 0.2 %3D a. At what speed would this blower generate 1 kPa at BEP? b. What will the BEP flow rate be at this speed?

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2.30. The performance of a centrifugal blower at its point of best effi-
ciency is Q = 10 m3/s, Aps = 5kPa, and ns
density is p
N = 475 s-1.
0.875. The inlet air
1.21 kg/m and the size and speed are D = 0.7 m and
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a. At what speed would this blower generate 1 kPa at BEP?
b. What will the BEP flow rate be at this speed?
c. Calculate the required shaft power at the speed found in (a).
Transcribed Image Text:2.30. The performance of a centrifugal blower at its point of best effi- ciency is Q = 10 m3/s, Aps = 5kPa, and ns density is p N = 475 s-1. 0.875. The inlet air 1.21 kg/m and the size and speed are D = 0.7 m and | a. At what speed would this blower generate 1 kPa at BEP? b. What will the BEP flow rate be at this speed? c. Calculate the required shaft power at the speed found in (a).
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