Water is flowing at a rate of 7 ft^3/s, and it is assumed that the head loss from the reservoir to the gage is equal to twice the velocity head in the 12-in pipe.   What power must the pump supply in HP to allow this flow?

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Water is flowing at a rate of 7 ft^3/s, and it is assumed that the head loss from the reservoir to the gage is equal to twice the velocity head in the 12-in pipe.
 
What power must the pump supply in HP to allow this flow?
p = 14.5 psi
Elevation = 33ft
12" diameter
v2
HL = 2-
2g
Elevation = 20ft
16" diameter
water
Elevation = 7ft
%3D
Transcribed Image Text:p = 14.5 psi Elevation = 33ft 12" diameter v2 HL = 2- 2g Elevation = 20ft 16" diameter water Elevation = 7ft %3D
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