Which of the following are considered when selecting a pump? Select all that apply. (PLEASE EXPLAIN REASONING!!)   a. The pump design flowrate should be 60% - 120% of flowrate at the best efficiency point.   b. The NPSHa must be greater than NPSHr + 5 ft   c. The maximum velocity of the pump must be < 10 ft/s   d. The pumps unit headloss must be < 7 ft/1,000 ft   e. Select the pump with the lowest power requirement (Lowest BHP)

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Which of the following are considered when selecting a pump?

Select all that apply. (PLEASE EXPLAIN REASONING!!)

  a.

The pump design flowrate should be 60% - 120% of flowrate at the best efficiency point.

  b.

The NPSHa must be greater than NPSHr + 5 ft

  c.

The maximum velocity of the pump must be < 10 ft/s

  d.

The pumps unit headloss must be < 7 ft/1,000 ft

  e.

Select the pump with the lowest power requirement (Lowest BHP).

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