A motor is being to used to turn the shaft of a centrifugal pump. Apply the equation shown in the image below to calculate the power in watts corresponding to a torque of 100 lbf-in and a rotation speed of 850 rpm.

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Q: b. Explain steady state energy equation based on centrifugal pumps. How the losses affect the…

A: STEADY STATE EQUATION BASED ON CENTIFUGAL PUMP :- mh1+v122+gz1=mh2+v222+gz2+Wwhere, m: mass flowh1:…

Q: With the aid of a simple drawing explain how a single stage piston pump works.

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Q: For a given centrifugal pump, if the speed of rotation of the impeller is cut in half, how does the…

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Q: Differentiate between Centrifugal and Reciprocating Pumps in detail by examples and their…

A: Centrifugal Pump Reciprocating Pumps It is a rotatory pump. it is a linear displacement pump. It…

Q: The cylinder shown below with a one-inch piston rod is being extended and the flow control valve…

A: Given: Piston diameter, dp = 1 inValve diameter, dv = 0.5 inArea of cylinder bore = 3×Area of piston…

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Q: The relation between pressure and flow rate for centrifugal pump is:

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Q: Describe the different parts of a centrifugal pump

A: Centrifugal pumps are used to deliver the liquid from lower level to higher level. Centrifugal pump…

Q: ##Centrifugal pumps Summarize the rotor theory of centrifugal pumps, focusing on the following…

A: In the context of centrifugal pumps, the meridian projection refers to the two-dimensional…

Q: Describe six (6) criteria that would help you to select a centrifugal pump for a given application.

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Q: What is the difference between centrifugal pump and reciprocating pump ? Give at least eight points.

A: Following is the comparison between the centrifugal pump and the reciprocating pump : Centrifugal…

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Q: What is the displacement of a hydraulic motor receiving 18 gal/min at 1500 rev /min

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Q: Explain the working principle and applications of a centrifugal pump in the context of mechanical…

A: Working Principle of a Centrifugal Pump:Imagine a centrifugal pump as a fluid superhero that swoops…

Q: Summarize the rotor theory of centrifugal pumps, focusing on the following topics: Meridian…

A: The rotor theory of centrifugal pumps is a fundamental concept in fluid dynamics and mechanical…

Q: Explain how centrifugal pumps work.

A: The most typical kind of pump utilised in industrial and commercial applications is a centrifugal…

Q: Describe the effects on a centrifugal pump’s performance when it is used to pump a viscous liquid.…

A: When a centrifugal pump is used to pump a viscous liquid instead of water, there are several notable…

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A: Given Datah=20mWf=100kWWsh=80kWηturb-gen=0.7

Q: A centrifugal pump is designed to operate at 1800 revolutions per minute and with a head of 55…

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Q: What type of pump would you recommend if the capacity is 200 gal/min at a head of 600ft of water

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Q: The blower in our O&G lab is called centrifugal blower due to a. It moves with a forward curved…

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Q: Head developed by a centrifugal pump is Select one: O a. Proportional to diameter of impeller only O…

A: Head developed by  a centrifugal pump is proportional to the diameter of impeller and speed of the…

Q: state the affinity laws applicable to centrifugal pumps

A: The affinity laws application to centrifugal pumps are explained as follows.

Q: A centrifugal pump has NPSH required of 21 ft. The water temperature is 90oF and the friction loss…

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Q: How to a fule pump transfers mechanical energy to a fluid by raising its pressure.

A: A pump is a device which converts mechanical energy into pressure energy

Q: Explain Reciprocating pump? List the components of a reciprocating pump and briefly describe each…

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Applied Fluid Mechanics

A fluid is a substance that is continuously deformed by the application of shear stress. The rate of deformation of a fluid depends on its viscosity. The fluid tries to flow when it interacts with some other system.