Question: The 28-in-diameter pump in Fig. 11.7a at 1170 r/min is used to pump water at 20°C through a piping system at 14,000 gal/min. (a) Determine

The 28-in-diameter pump in Fig. 11.7a at 1170 r/min is used to pump water at 20°C through a piping system at 14,000 gal/min.
(a) Determine the required brake horsepower. The average friction factor is 0.018.
(b) If there is 65 ft of 12-indiameter pipe upstream of the pump, how far below the surface should the pump inlet be placed to avoid cavitation?

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