Question: Suppose it is desired to deliver 700 ft3/min of propane gas (molecular weight = 44.06) at 1 atm and 20C with a single-stage pressure rise

Suppose it is desired to deliver 700 ft3/min of propane gas (molecular weight = 44.06) at 1 atm and 20°C with a single-stage pressure rise of 8.0 in H2O. Determine the appropriate size and speed for using the pump families of (a) Prob. 11.57 and (b) Fig. 11.13. Which is the better design?

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