Using the performance curve of pump A given in Example VIc.3.2 (41.5” and 710 rpm) and find:  a) total dynamic head of a similar pump (pump B), at peak efficiency, having a diameter of 35 inches. Assume that both pumps A and B are operating at the same speed.  b) pump head if pump B is now operating at 1170 rpm. [Ans.: a) H = 192 ft and b) H = 521.5 ft].

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Using the performance curve of pump A given in Example VIc.3.2 (41.5” and 710 rpm) and find: 
a) total dynamic head of a similar pump (pump B), at peak efficiency, having a diameter of 35 inches. Assume that both pumps A and B are operating at the same speed. 
b) pump head if pump B is now operating at 1170 rpm.

[Ans.: a) H = 192 ft and b) H = 521.5 ft].

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