Question: The 8 pump will be used to pump underground water at 40C, at a flow rate of 400 gallons per minute. The suction pipe system

The 8" pump will be used to pump underground water at 40C, at a flow rate of 400 gallons per minute. The suction pipe system is 30 ft. in total length, 2" in diameter, 1 sudden contraction. Calculate suction lift. Calculate the % effect of pipe friction loss on suction lift. If the depth of the groundwater table is 15 feet, where should the pump be installed?
 The 8" pump will be used to pump underground water at

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