Question: PROBLEM 2 ( 2 5 points ) A centrifugal pump ( efficiency 7 9 % ) driven by an electric motor ( efficiency 8 8

PROBLEM 2(25 points)
A centrifugal pump (efficiency 79%) driven by an electric motor (efficiency 88%) lifts water
from an underground reservoir to an elevated household tank. Pumping is through 977. ft of
3-in-diameter pipe at the rate of 290 gallons per minute (0.6461ft3s). If f=0.025, determine
the provided power to the pump-water system in horsepower (hp).
PROBLEM 2 ( 2 5 points ) A centrifugal pump (

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