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The pumping system shown below consists of a suction pipe of length 3m and diameter 80mm; delivery pipe of length 6m and diameter 80mm; 4 elbows, each with a loss coefficient of k = 0.3; total static lift = 6m; tank entry and exit loss coefficients 0.5 and 1.0, respectively; suction and delivery pipe friction factor f = 0.007 Darcy. A Robuschi 150-500 pump rotates at 1470 rpm and the desired flow rate is a minimum of 200 m³/h. Complete the following tasks: 1. Draw the system curve as described above on the Roubuschi pump curve data sheet supplied. Work in increments of Q 50m³/h starting at 0 (7-point curve) 2. Would you advise the client to select the $400 or $460 impeller? Give two reasons for your answer. If the $400 impeller is used: Assume: • the gauge pressure in the suction tank at 115 kPa, • the vapour pressure of the water at its average operating temperature at 20C • suction height as 1.5 m. 3. Is the pump likely to cavitate? Support answer with a NPSH calculation approach. 4. Describe two steps that could be taken to reduce the likelihood of cavitation.