A centrifugal pump has a rated capacity of 600 GPM. When operating at a speed of 1,500 revolutions per minute, it has a
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A centrifugal pump has a rated capacity of 600 GPM. When operating at a speed of 1,500 revolutions per minute, it has a
A centrifugal pump has a rated capacity of 600 GPM. When operating at a speed of 1,500 revolutions per minute, it has a power requirement (i.e., power draw) of 15 hp. If the efficiency remains constant, what will be the new power requirement, if the pump speed drops to 1,200 rpm? a) 7.7 hp b) 8.2 hp c) 8.8 hp d) 9.4 hp e) 10.3 hp
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