Question: A processing plant is being proposed and will need to use of the city's water system to be successful. The plant will need a minimum

A processing plant is being proposed and will need to use of the city's water system to be successful. The plant will need a minimum of 2500 gallons of water per minute (gpm) for its operation. The city's current water supply pipe to the proposed plant is 12 inches in diameter with a water velocity of 1.5 m/s. Will the city's current water supply meet the plant's needs or will it need to be upgraded? Show calculations to verify your answer.

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