A centrifugal pump, impeller diameter 0.50 m gave the following test results Q (m/s) H(m) Eff...

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A centrifugal pump, impeller diameter 0.50 m gave the following test results Q (m/s) H(m) Eff (%) 0 40.0 0 0.1 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 37.5 33.0 27.5 20.0 12.0 73 82 81 71 48 Predict the performance of a geometrically similar pump of 0.56 m diameter and running at the same speed. Plot both sets of characteristics. If the two pumps operate against a system which includes a static head of 10 m and such that th smaller pump delivers 0.22 m/s, find the operating point of the larger pump and the operating efficiencies of both pumps. A centrifugal pump, impeller diameter 0.50 m gave the following test results Q (m/s) H(m) Eff (%) 0 40.0 0 0.1 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 37.5 33.0 27.5 20.0 12.0 73 82 81 71 48 Predict the performance of a geometrically similar pump of 0.56 m diameter and running at the same speed. Plot both sets of characteristics. If the two pumps operate against a system which includes a static head of 10 m and such that th smaller pump delivers 0.22 m/s, find the operating point of the larger pump and the operating efficiencies of both pumps.