Chemical Engineering - Fluid Mechanics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Fluid Mechanics - Section 7 (Q.No. 47)
47.
The most important factor, which determines the maximum height to which water can be lifted by a pump at standard temperature is the
barometric pressure
speed of the impeller
diameter of the impeller
both (b) and (c)
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Pawan Kumar Sharma said:   2 years ago
The atmospheric pressure  (weight of air) on the water's surface forces the water up through the suction hose to the pump.

The maximum height to which an engine or pump can lift water is determined by the atmospheric pressure.
(2)

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