A differential thermocouple with sensors at the inlet and exit of a pump indicates that the temperature of water rises 0.048°F as it flows through the pump at a rate of 1.5 ft³/s. If the shaft power input to the pump is 23 hp and the heat loss to the surrounding air is negligible, determine the mechanical efficiency of the pump. We take the density of water to be p = 62.4 lbm/ft³ and its specific heat to be c = 1.0 Btu/lbm.°F. s]

A differential thermocouple with sensors at the inlet and exit of a pump indicates that the temperature of water rises 0.048°F as it flows through the pump at a rate of 1.5 ft³/s. If the shaft power input to the pump is 23 hp and the heat loss to the surrounding air is negligible, determine the mechanical efficiency of the pump. We take the density of water to be p = 62.4 lbm/ft³ and its specific heat to be c = 1.0 Btu/lbm.°F. s]

Elements Of Electromagnetics

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ISBN:9780190698614

Author:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

Publisher:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

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