Question: Question 5 : It is desired to use a pump driven by an electric motor to pump 1 2 0 0 gallons ( UK )

Question 5:
It is desired to use a pump driven by an
electric motor to pump 1200 gallons (UK)
of oil to a height of 36 ft in half an hour.
The oil has a specific gravity of 0.85. If the
combination of motor and pump has an
efficiency of 62 percent, determine the
power requirements of the motor in
kilowatts.
(10 marks)
Question 5 : It is desired to use a pump driven

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