Question: Q . 3 [ a ] A centrifugal pump impeller is 4 0 cm in outer diameter and 2 . 5 cm wide at the

Q.3[a] A centrifugal pump impeller is 40 cm in outer diameter and 2.5 cm wide at the exit. Its blade angle at the outlet is 30. When run at a speed of 1500 rpm , the flow rate though the pump is 80 liters/s.(i) Calculate the radial, relative and absolute velocities at the impeller exit. (ii) If there is no inlet whirl, what would be the theoretical head added to the water by the impeller?
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Q . 3 [ a ] A centrifugal pump impeller is 4 0 cm

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