Chemical Engineering - Fluid Mechanics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Fluid Mechanics - Section 12 (Q.No. 28)
28.
A centrifugal pump used to pump water is used to pump an oil with specific gravity of 0.8 at the same rate. The power consumption will now
increase
decrease
remain same
data insufficient to predict
Answer: Option
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Priya said:   3 years ago
The Specific gravity of water is 1. The given specific gravity is 0.8 less than 1. So, the power consumption will decrease.
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Pa1 said:   5 years ago
I think the answer is A.

Oil has high viscosity than water, then the power required will increase.

Am I correct? Can anyone tell me?
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