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Mechanical Engineering · Q681

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 681

Q681

Theoretical power required (in watts) to drive a reciprocating pump is (where w = Specific weight of liquid to be pumped in N/m3, Q = Discharge of the pump in m3/s, Hs = Suction head in meters and Hd = Delivery head in meters)

A.
wQHs
B.
wQHd
C.
wQ (Hs - Hd)
D.
wQ (Hs + Hd)
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
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