QUESTION 7 Calculate the flowrate of water passing through a pump in which the power is 22.1 kW, the change in head is 81.7 m and the efficiency is 79%. Please give your answer in l/s to 3 significant figures.

QUESTION 7 Calculate the flowrate of water passing through a pump in which the power is 22.1 kW, the change in head is 81.7 m and the efficiency is 79%. Please give your answer in l/s to 3 significant figures.

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