Question: The Figure system shows two equal pumps in parallel, the pump has a charge-capacity ratio given by the equation: H=180-6.1*10*Q ; H: feet, Q:

The Figure system shows two equal pumps in parallel, the pump has

The Figure system shows two equal pumps in parallel, the pump has a charge-capacity ratio given by the equation: H=180-6.1*10*Q ; H: feet, Q: GPM and works 1800 RPM, H = 30 feet, L = 350 feet, commercial steel pipe D= 4 in, E = 0.0018 in and EK = 4.5. Determine: 1. The flow rate delivered by each pump does work in parallel 2. The drive power of each pump. Pa 8.5 Psi H= 25 pies BOMB Q(GPM) 100 200 300 400 500 n(%) 30 55 60 30 A) 300 GPM, 14 H.P. B 420 GPM, 15 H.P. O 350 GPM, 15 H.P. 320 GPM, 12 H.P.

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