The performance data for a centrifugal water pump are shown in Table below for water at 20°C (Lpm : liters per minute). (a) For each row of data, calculate the pump efficiency (percent). Show all units and unit conversions for full marks. (b) Estimate the volume flow rate (Lpm) and net head (m) at the BEP of the pump. V, Lpm H, m bhp, W 133 142 0.0 47.5 6.0 46.2 12.0 42.5 153 36.2 26.2 18.0 164 24.0 172 30.0 15.0 174 36.0 0.0 174

The performance data for a centrifugal water pump are shown in Table below for water at 20°C (Lpm : liters per minute). (a) For each row of data, calculate the pump efficiency (percent). Show all units and unit conversions for full marks. (b) Estimate the volume flow rate (Lpm) and net head (m) at the BEP of the pump. V, Lpm H, m bhp, W 133 142 0.0 47.5 6.0 46.2 12.0 42.5 153 36.2 26.2 18.0 164 24.0 172 30.0 15.0 174 36.0 0.0 174

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