Question: Exercise 3.2: Maximum flow rate to avoid pump cavitation The 11.25-in impeller option of the Taco Model 4014FI Series centrifugal pump as shown in the

Exercise 3.2: Maximum flow rate to avoid pump cavitation The 11.25-in impeller option of the Taco Model 4014FI Series centrifugal pump as shown in the figure 3.6 is used to pump water at 25C from a reservoir whose surface is 4m above the centerline of the pump inlet (see the schematic below). The piping system from the reservoir to the pump consists of 10.5m of cast iron pipe with an inner-diameter of 10.16cm and an absolute roughness of 0.0508cm. There are several minor losses: a sharp-edged inlet (KL= 0.5), three flanged smooth 90 regular elbows (KL=0.3 each), and fully open flanged globe valve (KL=6.0). The pump is operated to give a discharge of 400gpm, determine if the pump is likely to cavitate or not and justify your
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