Question: ( 2 4 points ) Water is pumped at a flow rate of 0 . 0 2 5 m 3 s from Tank A to

(24 points) Water is pumped at a flow rate of 0.025m3s from Tank A to Tank B as
shown in the diagram below
(a) Determine the pump head for the conditions listed below. You must show Points "1"
and "2" on the diagram to receive full credit.
(b) What is the useful mechanical pump power and the total power to drive the pump in
kW ?
(c) What is the pump inlet pressure in Pa ? Please show these points on the diagram as l*
and 2
Pipe Lengths:
Tank A to Pump Inlet =35m
Pump Outlet to Tank B =20m
Head Loss:
Total Head Loss from Tank A to Tank B =6.2m
Head Loss from Tank A to Pump Inlet =3.8m
Head Loss from Pump Outlet to Tank B =2.4m
Pipe Diameter:
Tank A to Pump Inlet =12cm
Pump Outlet to Tank B =10cm
Pump Efficiency =68%
( 2 4 points ) Water is pumped at a flow rate of

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