The following table provides the results of a pump performance test.

(a) Plot the pump characteristic (performance) curve.
(b) Plot the characteristic curve for two pumps in series.
(c) Plot the characteristic curve for two pumps in parallel
(d) What pump configuration would work for a required flow of 1, 700 gpm, which must overcome a head of 80 ft?
(e) What pump configuration would work for a required flow of I, 700 gpm, which must overcome a head of 160 ft?

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Discharge (gpm) Dynamic head () A common flow unit for pumps is gallons per minute (gpm). 200 145 400600 135 800 90 1,000 50 150 120