Question: 3 . ( 3 0 points ) A pump is used to transfer liquid water from one storage tank to a higher tank ( i

3.(30 points) A pump is used to transfer liquid water from one storage tank to a higher tank (i.e., further above ground level). Both tanks are open to the atmosphere. The surface of Tank I is 5 meters above ground level and the surface of Tank Il is 20 meters above ground level. The tanks are large, and the liquid in the tanks can be assumed to be stationary. Water is transported at a rate of 1.5 m'/min. The specific friction losses during flow are 17 J/kg. Assume the pump operates at 100% efficiency.Determine the minimum pump power (hp) needed to move the water to the higher tank.

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