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Determine the velocity:

V2
z H L
2 gD
fLV 2 V 2
z
2 gD 2 gD
0.024 9200 V 2 V2
18
2 32.2 1 2 32.2 1
V 2.29 fps

Determine the discharge:


Q1 AV
2
1 2.29
4
1.796 cfs

Q2 2 1.796 3.59 cfs


If the flow is doubled,

hL 18ft hL 22 18 72 ft
In the above and for double the flow
hp 72 18 54 ft
However gravity supplies 18 ft and so the pump must provide

Determine the power required:


62.43 3.59 54
power
550 0.73
30.1hp

30.1hp
Therefore, the power required is

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