Question: ( 4 0 pts ) A pump moves water from one reservoir to another as sketched. The elevation difference between the two reservoir surfaces is

(40 pts) A pump moves water from one reservoir to another as sketched. The
elevation difference between the two reservoir surfaces is hR=30.5m. The
reservoirs are very large, and thus the elevations of the water at their surfaces
changes by a negligible amount. The pipe diameter is D=15.2cm. The desired
volume flow rate is 0.156m3s, and the total irreversible head loss through the
pipes and valves, etc. is proportional to the square of the average flow speed V
through the pipe, i.e.,hL=41.3V22g.[Note: Later on in the course (Chapter 8),
you will learn how to estimate the irreversible head loss; for now, it is given to
you.] If the pump is 82.5% efficient, calculate the power (in kW and in hp )
required to rotate the pump shaft.
( 4 0 pts ) A pump moves water from one reservoir

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