Chemical Engineering - Fluid Mechanics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Fluid Mechanics - Section 14 (Q.No. 5)
5.
A fluid is pumped at the rate of 10 lb/sec to a height of 55 ft. The horse power required is __________ hp.
1
10/55
5.5
1/55
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Dew said:   1 decade ago
550 ft*lb/sec = 1 HP So ans 1 is correct.
(5)

Muhammad Junaid said:   5 years ago
P = vgh.
V = 10 lbs/sec = 4.542 Kg/sec,
h = 55 ft = 16.764 m,
P = 4.542 * 16.764 * 9.8 = 746.2 W = 1 hp.
(6)

Mayur Vilas Darne said:   2 years ago
Thanks for explaining the answer.

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