Question: The Allis-Chalmers D30LR centrifugal compressor delivers 33,000 ft3/min of SO2 with a pressure change from 14.0 to 18.0 lbf/in2 absolute using an 800-hp motor at

The Allis-Chalmers D30LR centrifugal compressor delivers 33,000 ft3/min of SO2 with a pressure change from 14.0 to 18.0 lbf/in2 absolute using an 800-hp motor at 3550 r/min. What is the overall efficiency? What will the flow rate and Δp be at 3000 r/min? Estimate the diameter of the impeller.

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