1.

A double suction centrifugal pumps delivers 70 ft3/sec of water at a head of 12 m and running at 1250
rpm. What is the specific speed of the pump?
A. 5014 rpm C. 2345 rpm
B. 6453 rpm D. 9968 rpm
SOLUTION:
Ns = N(Q)0.5/H 3/ 4
Ns = 374

Q = 70/ ft3 /sec x 7.481 gal/ft3 x 60sec/1 min

Q = 15710.10 gal/min

h = 12x3.281
h = 39.37 ft

Ns =1250(15710.10)0.5/(39.37)3/4
Ns = 9968.4 rpm

2.The pump centerline of a centrifugal pump is located 2.5 m above from the high tide level. The sea.
water varies two meters from high tide to low tide level. If friction loss at the suction is 0.8 m, determine
the total suction head.
A. 5.30 m C. 6.30 m
B. 2.30 m D. 8.23 m
SOLUTION:
hs = total suction head
hs = 2.5 + 2 + 0.8
hs = 5.3 m

3.A centrifugal pump requires 40 ft head to deliver water from low level to higher level. If pump speed is
1600 rpm, determine the impeller diameter of the centrifugal pump.
A. 185 mm C. 154 mm
B. 160 mm D. 176 mm
SOLUTION:
v = (2gh )0.5
v = (2(9.81(40x3.28)0.5
v = 15.466 m/sec
v=πDN
15.466 = πD(1600/60)
D = 0.18461 m
D = 184.61 mm

4.The suction pressure of a pump reads 2 in. of mercury vacuum and discharge pressure reads 130 psi is
use to deliver 100 gpm of water with specific volume of 0.0163 ft3/lb. Determine the pump work.
A. 4.6 KW C. 7.4 KW
B. 5.7 KW D. 8.4 KW
SOLUTION:
P1 = 2 in Hg x 101.325/29.92
P1 = 6.773 Kpa
P2 = 130 psi x 101.325/14.7
P2 = 896.071 Kpa

dw = 1/υ
dw = 1/.0163
dw = 61.35 Ib/ft3 x 9.81/62.4
dw = 9.645 KN/m3

h=(P2 - P1)/ dw
h = (896.071 - (-6.773))/ 9.645
h = 93.075 m
Q = 100 gal/min x 3.785 Ii/ gal x 1 m3/1 OOOli x 1/60
Q = 0.006308 m3/sec

P = wQ h
P = 9.645(0.006308)(93.075)
P = 5.69 KW

5.A pump is to deliver 150 gpm of water at ahead of 120 m. If pump efficiency is 70%, what is the
horsepower rating of motor required to drive the pump?
A. 40.44 Hp C. 38.44 Hp
B. 25.66 Hp D. 21.33 Hp
SOLUTION:
Wp = w Q h
Wp = 9.81 (150gal/min x 0.003785m3/1gal x 1/60)(120)
W p = 11 .139 KW

BP = 11.139/0.7
BP = 15.913 KW
BP = 21.33 hp

6.A motor is used to drive a pump having an efficiency of 85% and 70% respectively What is the
combined efficiency of pump and motor?
A. 59.50% C. 62.50%
B. 61.50% D. 65.50%
SOLUTION:
ecombined=ep(em)
ecombined = 0.85(0.7)
ecombined = 59.50%

7.In a boiler feed pump, the enthalpy at the entrance is 765 KJ/kg. If pump has a head of 900 m, what is
the exit enthalpy of the pump.
A.897 KJ/kg C. 774 KJ/kg
B. 465 KJ/kg D. 864 KJ/kg
SOLUTION:
m(h2 - h1) = m x h x 0.00981
h2 - 765 = 900 x 0.00981
h2 = 773.83 KJ/kg

8.A submersible pump delivers 350 gpm of water to a height of 5 ft from the ground. The pump were
installed 120 ft below the ground level and a draw down of 8 ft during the operation. If water level is 25 ft
above the pump, determine the pump power.
A. 7.13 KW C. 7.24 KW
B. 4.86 KW D. 864KW
SOLUTION:
h = 5 + 120 - (25 - 8) h = 108/3.281
h = 32.916 m
Q = 350 gal/min x 0.003785m3/gal x 1 min/60sec
Q = 0.02246 m3/sec

W p = dw Q h
Wp = 9.81(0.02246)(32.916)
Wp = 7.25 KW

9.Determine the number of stages needed for a centrifugal pump if it is used to deliver 400 gal/min of
water and pump power of 15 Hp. Each impeller develops a head of 38 ft.
A. 6 C. 8
B.4 D.7
SOLUTION:
W p = dw Q h
15 x 0.746 = 9.81 (400 gal/min x 0.00785m3/gal x 1/60)h
h = 45.20 m x 3.281ft/m
h = 148.317 ft

Number of stages = 148.317/38

Number of stages = 3.903 stages
Number of stages = 4 stages

10.A boiler feed pump receives 50 Ii/see of water with specific volume of 0.00112 m3/kg at ahead of 750
m. What is the power output of driving motor if pump efficiency is 65%?
A. 505.32 KW C. 785.56 KW
B. 643.54 KW D. 356.45 KW
SOLUTION:
W p = dw Q h
Wp = (1/0.00112 x 0.00981)(0.050)(750)
Wp = 328.46 KW
BP = 328.46/0.65
BP = 505.32 KW

11.What power can a boiler feed pump can deliver a mass of 35 kg/s water at a head of 500 m?
A. 356.56 KW C. 456.64 KW
B. 354.54 KW D. 171.67 KW
SOLUTION:
P = m x h x 0.00981
P = 35 X 500 x 0.00981 P = 171.675 KW

12.A pump running at 100 rpm delivers water against a head of 30 m. If pump speed will increased to 120
rpm, what is the increase in head?
A.43.2 m C. 34.6 m
B. 13.2 m D. 56.3 m
SOLUTION:
h2 / h1=N2 2 / N12
h2 / 30=120 2 / 1002

h2 = 43.2 m

Increased = 43.2 - 30
Increased = 13.2 m

13.A pump is used to deliver 50 Ii/see of sea water at a speed of 120 rpm. If speed will increased to 135
rpm, determine the increase in pump capacity.
A.56.25 Ii/see C. 87.54 Ii/see
B. 34.56 Ii/see D. 6.260 Ii/see
SOLUTION:
Q2/Q1 = N2/N1
Q2 = 135(50)/120
Q2 = 56.25 L/sec
Increased = 56.25 - 50
Increased = 6.25 L/sec

14.A 15 KW motor running at 350 rpm is used to drive a pump. If speed will changed to 370 rpm, what is
the increase in power?
A. 2.72 KW C. 56.45 KW
B. 17.72 KW D. 5.67 KW
SOLUTION:
P2 /P1=N2 3 / N13

P2 = (370)3( 15)/(350)3
P2 = 17.72 KW
Increased = 17.72 - 15
Increased = 2.72 KW
15.A certain pump is used to deliver 150 gpm of water having a density of 61.2 Ib/ft3. The suction and
discharge gage reads 4 in Hg vacuum and 25 psi, respectively. The discharge gage is 2 ft above the
suction gage. What is the brake power of the motor if pump efficiancy is 75%?
A. 3.24 Hp C. 5.45 Hp
B. 2.67 Hp D. 6.89 Hp
SOLUTION:
BP = Qdw h/ ep
h= Pd- Ps + z
Ps = - 4 in Hg x 14.7/29.92
Ps = -1.965 psi
Pd = 25 psi

h = [25 - (-1.965)](144)/ 61.2 + 2

h = 65.45 ft

BP = Qdwh/ep
BP =(61.2)(150/7.481)(65.45)/33,000(0.75)
BP = 3.24 Hp

16. The discharge pipe of a pump is 400 mm in diameter delivers 0.5 m 3/s of water to a building which
maintains a pressure of 100 Kpa at a height of 30 m. above the reservoir. If equivalent friction head is 2
m, what power must be furnished by the pump?
A. 211 KW C. 340 KW.
B. 480 KW D. 240 KW
SOLUTION:
Q = AxV
0.5 = (π/4 x( 0.400)2) V
V = 3.9788 m/s

h=(v2/2g) +P/ w + h +z
h = (3.9788)2/2(9.81) + 100/9.81 + (30 + 2)
h = 43m

Wp = w Q h
Wp = 9.81 (0.50){43)
Wp = 210.92 KW

17.A centrifugal pump is designed for 1800 rpm and head of 61 m. Determine the speed if impeller
diameter is reduced from 305 mm to 254 mm.
A. 1000 rpm C. 1500 rpm
B. 1250 rpm D. 1600 rpm
SOLUTION:
h2/ h1= D2 2/D12

h2 = (254)2 (61)/(305)2
h2 = 42.30 m

h2 /h1=N22/N12
42.3/61 = (N2)2/1800

N2 = 1499 rpm

18.Water from a reservoir A 10 m elevation is drawn by a motor driven pump to an upper reservoir B at
72 m elevation. Suction and discharge head loss are 0.15 m; respectively. For discharge rate of 15 L/sec,
find the power input to the motor if overall efficiency is 65%.
A. 12.65 KW C. 14.17KW
B. 23.54 KW D. 45.35 KW
SOLUTION:
Z=72m-10 m
Z=62 m
Wp = wQ h
h = (72-10)+0.15
h = 62.15 m
Wp = 9.81(0.015){62.15)
Wp = 9.145 KW

Power input = 9.145/0.65

Power input = 14.07 KW

19.The elevation of suction reservoir is 5 m above the pump centerline and delivers to 85 m elevation
tank which maintain 150 Kpa. If 1.5 m3/sec of water is used to deliver a total head of 3m, determine the
power needed by the pump.
A. 1446 KW C. 4675 KW
B. 2567 KW D. 3456 KW
SOLUTION:
h = (85 - 5) + 3 + 150/9.81
h = 98.29 m

P = wQ h
P = 9.81 (1.5){98.29)
P = 1446.34 KW

20.Water from a reservoir is pumped over a hill through a pipe 900 mm in diameter and a pressure of one
kg/cm2 is maintained at the pipe discharge where the pipe is 85 m from the pump centerline. The pump
have a positive suction head of 5 m. Pumping rate of the pump at 1000 rpm is 1.5 m 3/sec. Friction losses
is equivalent to 3 m of head loss. What amount of energy must be furnished by the pump in KW?
A. 1372kw C. 1234kw
B. 1523kw D. 1723kw
SOLUTION:
Pd = 1 kg/cm2
Z1= 85m
Z2=5m

Vd = Q/A
Vd = 1.5/(π /4)(0.9)2
Vd = 2.358 m/sec

Pd = 1 kg/cm2 x 101.325/1.033
Pd = 98.088 Kpa
Ps = 0 (open to atmosphere)

h = (Zd - Zs ) + (Pd -Ps)/w +Vd2/2g+ (hfs+ hfd)

h = (85 – 5)+(98.088 - 0)/9.81 + (2.358)2/2(9.81) + 3

h = 93.28 m
Water Power = w Q h
Water Power= 9.81(1.5)(93.28)
Water Power = 1372.6 KW

21.Water from a reservoir is pumped over a hill through a pipe 450 mm in diameter and a pressure of 1
kg/cm2 is maintained at the summit. Water discharge is 30 m above the reservoir. The quantity pumped is
0.5 m3/sec. Frictional losses in the discharge and suction pipe and pump is equivalent to 1.5 m head loss.
The speed of the pump is 800 rpm what amount of energy must be furnished by the pump, KW?
A.202 kW C. 204 kW
B. 206 kW D. 208 kW
SOLUTION:
Vd = Q/A
=0.5/(π / 4)(0.45)2
Vd = 3.144 m/sec
Vs=0
Pd = 1 kg/cm2 x 101.325/1.033
Pd = 98.088 Kpa
Pd/w=98.088/9.81
Pd/w=10 m
Ps=0 kPa
Vd2 /2g=(3.144)2/2(9.81)
Vd2 /2g=
Vs=0 m
Zs=0 m
Zd=30 m
hf =1.5 m
h= (Pd- Ps)/w+ (Vd2- Vs2)/2g+(Zd-Zs)+hf
h= (Pd- Ps)/w+ (Vd2- Vs2)/2g+(Zd-Zs)+hf
h= 42 m

Water power = w Q h
Water power = 9.81 (0.5)(42)
Water power = 206 kw

22.Water from an open reservoir A at 8 m elevation is drawn by a motor-driven pump to an open reservoir
B at 70 m elevation. The inside diameter of the suction pipe is 200 mm and 150 mm for the discharge
pipe. The suction line has a loss of head three times that of the velocity head in the 200 mm pipe. The
discharge line has a loss of head twenty times that of the velocity head in the discharge pipeline. The
pump centerline is at 4 m. Overall efficiency of the system is 78%. For a discharge rate of 10 Ii/see, find
the power input to the motor and the pressure gage readings installed just at the outlet and inlet of the
pump in Kpag.
A. 3.34 kw C. 6.59 kw
B. 5.45 kw D. 7.84 kw
SOLUTION:
Zs=8m
Zd=70m

Vs = Q/A
Vs =0.010/(π/4)(0.2)2
Vs=0.31831 m/sec

Vd = Q/A
Vd =0.010/(π/4)(0.15)2
Vd = 0.566 mlsec

hLs = 3x(0.31831)2/2(9.81)
hLs = 0.01549 m

hLd = 20x(0.566)2/2(9.81)
hLs = 0.32642 m

h= (zd - zs) + (Pd-Ps)/w + (hLS + hLd) + (Vd 2-Vs 2)/2g

h = (66 - 4)+0+(0.01549+0.3264)+ [(0.566)2- (0.31831)2]/2(9.81)
h = 62.35 m

Water Power = w Q h
Water Power = 0.010(9.81)(62.353)
Water Power = 6.12 KW

Power Input = 6.12/0.78

Power Input = 7.84 KW

23.A pump is to deliver 80 gpm of water at 140°F with a discharge pressure of 150 psig. Suction pressure
indicates 2 inches of mercury vacuum. The diameter of suction and discharge pipes are 5 inches and 4
inches, respectively. The pump has a efficiency of 70%, while the motor efficiency is 80%. Determine
power input to the drive motor
A.7.23 kw C. 8.34 kw
B. 2.34 kw D. 9.39 kw
SOLUTION:

Q = (80)/(7.481 x 60)
Q = 0.1782 ft3/s 0.1782
Vs =(π/4)(5/12)2

Vs = 1 .307 ft/s
Vd = 0.1782/(π/4)(4/12)2
Vd = 2.043 ft/s

From Steam Table, at 150 psig(164.7 psi) and 140°F, w = 61.424 lb/ft3
h=( Pd - Ps)/w +( Vd2-Vs2)/2g
h =(150(144) - (-2x(14.7/29.92)x144)/ 61.424 + [(2.043)2 - (1.3072]/2(32.21)
h = 354 ft

water power = (61.424)(80/7.481)(354)/33,000

Water Power = 7.05 hp
Brake horsepower = 7.05/0.7
Brake horsepower = 10.07 Hp
Power Input of motor = 10.07/0.80

Power Input of motor = 12.59 Hp(0.746)

Hp Power Input of motor = 9.39 KW

24.Determine the water horsepower and the mechanical efficiency of a centrifugal water pump which has
an input of 3.5 Hp if the pump has an 8 inches nominal size suction and 6 inches nominal size discharge if
it handles 150 gpmof water at 150°F. The suction line gage shows 4" Hg vacuum and the discharge gage
shows 26 psi. The discharge gage is located 2 feet above the center of the discharge pipe line and the
pump inlet and discharge lines are at the same elevation.
A. 2.52 hp C. 4.23 hp
B. 6.33 hp D. 8.34 hp
SOLUTION:
Q = 150 gal/min x 1 ft3/7.48gal x 1 min/60sec
Q = 0.334 ft3/sec

Ps = - 4 in Hg x 14.7/29.92
Ps = -1.965 psi

Vs = velocity at suction
Vs = Q/A
VS = 0.334/[π/4) (8/12)2]
Vs = 0.957 ft/sec

Vd = velocity at discharge
Vd = Q/A
Vd = 0.334/[π/4(6/12)2] = 1.701 ft/sec
Vd = 1.701 ft/sec

From steam table, at 150°F,υ= 0.01634

w = 1/0.01634
w = 61.2 lb/ft3

h = (26X144) - (-1.965x144)/ 61.2 + 2 + [(1.701)2 - (0.957)2]/2(32.2)

h = 67.83 ft

Water Hp = (61.2)(0.334)(67.83)/33,000
Water Hp = 2.521 Hp

25.A boiler feed pump receives 45 li/sec of water at 190°C and enthalpy of 839.33 KJ/kg. It operates
against a head of 952 m with efficiency of 70%. Estimate the water leaving temperature assuming that the
temperature rise as due to the Inefficiency of the input energy.
A.191°C C.123°C
B.143°C D.165°C
SOLUTION:
Let mw = mass flow rate, kg/sec
Pump work = mw x h x 0.00981
mw(h2 - h1) = mw x h x 0.00981
h2 - 839.33 = 952 x 0.00981
h2 = 848.67 KJ/kg
(848.67- 839.33) = (4.187)(t2 -190) 0.70
T2 = 191°C

26.A submersible, multi-stage, centrifugal deep well pump 260 gpm capacity is installed in a well 27 feet
below the static water level. Drawdown when pumping at rated capacity is 10 feet. The pump delivers the
water into a 25,000 gallons capacity overhead storage tank. Total discharge head developed by pump,
including friction in piping is 243 feet. Calculate brake horsepower required to drive the pump if pump
efficiency is 70%.
A.31.31 C. 21.21
B. 41.41 D. 51.51
SOLUTION:
Total dynamic head = 243 - (27 - 10)
Total dynamic head = 226 ft

Water power = (260/7.481)(62.4)(226)/33,000

Water power = 14.85 Hp
Brake Hp = 14.85/0.70
Brake power = 21.21 HpMotor

27.A boiler feed pump receives 40 liters per second at 4 Mpa and 180°C. It operates against a total head
of 900 m with an efficiency of 60%. Determine the enthalpy leaving the pump in KJ/kg
A. 783.45 C. 756.23
B. 773.57 D. 765.23
SOLUTION:
Pump Work = m(h2 – h1) = m x 0.00981x h
(h2 - 764.74) = 900x0.00981
h2 = 773.57 KJ/kg

28.A boiler feed pump receives 40 liters per second at 180°C. It operates against a total head of 900 m
with an efficiency of 60%. Determine power output of the driving motor in KW.
A. 453.23 C. 983.45
B. 623.34 D. 523.27
SOLUTION:
From steam table(table 4), at 4 Mpa and 1800C, h1 = 764.74 KJ/kg
υ1 = 0.00112484 m3/kg
Density = 1/0.00112484
Density = 889.015 kg/m3 (1m3/1000kg)
Density = 0.889 kg/li

Water power = (40 x 0.889015)(900)(0.00981)

Water power = 313.964 kw

Power output of motor = 313.964/0.60

Power output of motor = 523.273 kw

29.A boiler feed pump receives 40 liters per second at 180°C. It operates against a total head of 900 m
with.an efficiency of 60%. Determine discharge pressure in Kpa for a suction pressure of 4 Mpa ..
A. 11,850 kpa C. 12,566 kpa
B. 13,455 kpa D. 14,233 kpa
SOLUTION:
Pump Work = m(h2 - h1) = m x h x 0.00981
(h2 - 764.74) = 900 x 0.00981
h2 = 773.57 KJ/kg
h2 - h1 = υ1(P2 - P1)
773.57-764.74 = 0.00112484(P2 - 4000)
P2 = 11,850 Kpa

30.A submersible, multi-stage, centrifugal deep well pump 260 gpm capacity is installed in a well 27 feet
below the static water level and running at 3450 rpm. Drawdown when pumping at rated capacity is 10
feet. The pump delivers the water into a 25,000 gallons capacity overhead storage tank. Total discharge
head developed by pump, including friction in piping is 243 feet. Calculate the diameter of the impeller of
this pump in inches if each impeller diameter developed a head of 38 ft.
A. 3.28 C. 4.23
B. 5.33 D. 6.34
SOLUTION:
Let D = diameter of impeller
V=πDN
V = (2gh)0.5
π D(3450/60)=(2(32.2)(38))0.5
D = 0.2738 ft
D = 3.28 inches

31.A double suction, single stage, centrifugal pump delivers 900 m3/hr of sea water(S .g.= 1.03) from a
source, where the water level varies two meters from high tide to low tide level. The pump centerline is
located 2.6 meters above the surface of the walor at high tide level. The pump discharges into a surface
condenser, 3 m above pum centerline. Loss of head due to friction in suction pipe is 0.8 m and that in Ih
discharge side is 3 m. Pump is directly coupled to a 1750 rpm, 460 V, 3 phase, Hz motor. Calculate the
specific speed of pump in rpm.
A. 3131 rpm C. 4141 rpm
B. 5151 rpm D. 6161 rpm
SOLUTION:
Total suction head = 2 + 2.6 + 0.8
Total suction head = 5.4 m
Total suction head = 17.71

Total discharge head = 3 + 3

Total discharge head = 6 m
Total discharge head = 19.686 ft

Q = 900/2 (double suction)

Q = 450 m3/hr
Q = 1981 gal/min

h = 17.71 + 19.68
h = 37.392 ft

Ns = 1750J1981 (37.392)3/4
Ns = 5151 rpm

32.A pump driven by an electric motor moves 25 gal/min of water from reservoir A to reservoir B, lifting
the water to a total of 245 feet. The efficiency of the pump and motor are 64% and 84% respectively.
What size of motor(HP) is required?
A.5 Hp C. 4 Hp
B. 3 Hp D. 7.5 Hp
SOLUTION:
Q = 25 gal/min x 1min/60sec x 1ft3/7.481 gal
Q = 0.0557 ft3/sec
Water Power = w Q h

Water Power =62.4(0.0557)(245)/550

Water Power = 1.548 Hp

Motor size = 1.548/0.64

Motor size = 2.42 Hp
Therefore, use 3 Hp motor

33.Water is pumped at 1 m3/sec to an elevation of 5 m through a flexible hose using a 100% efficiency
pump rated at 100 KW. Using the same length of hose, what size of motor is needed to pump 1 m3/sec of
water to a tank with no elevation gain? In both cases both ends of hose are at atmospheric pressure.
Neglect kinetic energy.
A. 51 KW C. 43 KW
B. 18 KW D. 22 KW
SOLUTION:
At 5 m elevation:
Water Power = w Q h
100 = 9.81(1)(h)
h = 10.194 m

If there is no elevation: h = 10.194 - 5

h = 5.194 m

Power = 9.81(1)(5.194)
Power = 51 KW

34.A vacuum pump is used to drain a flooded mine shaft of 20°C water. The pump pressure of water at
this temperature is 2.34 Kpa. The pump is incapable of lifting the water higher than 10.16 m. What is the
atmospheric pressure?
A.109 C. 98
B.112 D. 101.9
SOLUTION:
Using Bernoulli's Theorem:
P1/w+V12/2g+z1+wp= P2/w+V22/2g+z2
wp= (P2 -P1)/w + (V22-V12)/2g + (z2-z1)
(V22-V12)/2g=0
Wp-(z2-z1)=10.16
Wp-(z2-z1)=10.16=∆P/9.81
10.16=∆P/9.81
∆P=(10.16)9.81
∆P=99.67
0-2.34=99.67
(0+P1) –(2.34+P1)=99.67+P1
P=99.67+2.34
P1=101.9Kpa

35.It is desired to delive 5 gpm at a head of 640 m in a single stage pump having specific speed not to
exceed 40. If the speed is not to exceed 1352 rpm, how many stages are required?
A. 3 C. 5
B. 4 D. 2
SOLUTION:
NJQ
Ns = N(Q)0.5/h 3/4
40 = 1352(5)0.5/h 3/4
h = 319.54 ft (head per stage)
Number of stages = 640/319.54
Number of stages = 2 stages

36.The rate of flow of water in a pump installation is 60.6 kg/sec. The intake static gage Is located 1.22 m
below the pump center line and reads 68.95 Kpa gage; the discharge static gage is 0.61 m below the pump
centerline and reads 344.75 Kpa gage. The gages are located close to the pump as much as possible. The
area of the intake and discharge pipes are 0.093 m 2 and 0.069 m2, respectively. The pump officiency is
70%. Take density of water equals 1000 kg/m3. What is the hydraulic power in KW?
A. 17.0 C. 31.9
B. 24.5 D. 15.2
SOLUTION:
Q = 60.6/1000
Q = 0.0606 m3/sec

Vs = 0.0606/0.093
Vs = 0.652 m/s

Vd = 0.0606/0.069
Vd = 0.878 m/s

h=(Pd-Ps)/ w +(Zd-Zs) +( Vd2 -Vs2)/2g

h =(344.75-68.95)/9.81+ (-0.61+ 1.22)+[(0.878)2 - (0.652)2]/2(9.81)

h = 28.742 m
Hydraulic power = w Q h
Hydraulic power = 9.81 (0.0606)(28.742)
Hydraulic power = 17.10 KW

37.Water in the rural areas is often extracted from underground water source whose hoe surface is 60 m
below ground level. The water is to be raised 5 m above the ground by a pump. The diameter of the pipe
is 10 cm at the inlet and 15 cm at the exit. Neglecting any heat interaction with the surroundings and
frictional heat in effects, what is the necessary power input to the pump for a steady flow of water at the
rate of 15 li/sec in KW if pump efficiency is 85%?
A. 9.54 C. 7.82
B. 5.343 D. 11.23
SOLUTION:
Q= 15 li/sec
Q = 0.015 m3/sec

Vs=0.015/(π/4)(0.10)2
vs = 1.91 m/s

Vd=0.015 /(π/4)(0.15)2
Vd = 0.85 m/s

h=(Zd - Zs ) + (Vd2 –Vs2)/2g

h = 5 - (-60) + ((0.85)2-(1.91)2)/2(9.81)
h= 64.85 m

Water Power = wQ h
Water Power = 9.81 (0.015)(64.85)
Water Power = 9.54 KW
Power input = 9.54/0.85
Power input = 11.22 KW

38.A pump lifts water at a rate of 283 Ips from a lake and force it into a tank 8 m above the level of the
water at a pressure of 137 kpa. What is the power required in kilowatts.
A.71 C. 61
B. 41 D. 51
SOLUTION:
H = total head
H = z + P/w

H = 8 + 137/9.81
H = 21.96m

Power = Qw H
Power = (0.283)(9.81 )(21.96)
Power = 61 kw

39.A pump receives 8 kg/s of water at 220 Kpa and 110°C and discharges it at 1100 kpa. Compute for the
power required in kilowatts.
A. 8.126 C. 7.041
B. 5.082 D. 6.104
SOLUTION:
Power = m x h x 0.00981
h=∆P/w
h=(1100 – 220)/9.81
h=89.704 m

Power = (8)(89.704)(0.00981)
Power = 7.04 kw

40.A fuel pump is delivering 10 gallons per minute of oil with a specific gravity of 0.83. The total head is
9.14 m, find how much energy does the pump consumes in KJ per hour.
A. 169 C. 189
B. 199 D. 179
SOLUTION:
Power=wQh
Q = 10x3.785(60)/1000
Q = 2.271 m3/hr

Power = (0.83 x 9.81)(2.271)(9.14)

Power = 169 KJ/hr

41.A pump discharges 150 liters per second of water to a height of 75 meters. If the efficiency is 75% and
the speed of the pump is 1800 rpm, what is the torque in N-m to which the drive shaft is subjected?
A. 771 C. 791
B. 781 D. 681
SOLUTION:
Power = w Q h
Power = (0.150)(9.81)(75)
Power = 110.4 kw
Brake power = 110.4/0.75
Brake power = 147.2 kw

Brake Power = 2 π T N
147,200 = 2 n T (1800/60)
T = 781 N-m

42.A pump with a 400 mm diameter suction'and a 350 mm diameter discharge pipe is to deliver 20,000
liters per minute of 15.6°C water. Calculate the pump head in meters if suction gage is 7.5 cm below
pump centerline and reads 127 mm Hg vacuum and discharge gage is 45 cm above the pump centerline
and reads 75 kpa.
A.15m C.20m
B.5m D.10m
SOLUTION:
Q =((20,000)/1000)(60)
Q = 0.33 m3/s
P1 = 127(101.325/760)
P1 = 16.93 kpa

V1=0.33/(π/4)(0.40)2
V1 = 2.626
0.33 /(π/ 4)(0.35)2
V2 = 3.429 m/s

h = [75 - (-16.93)]/9.81 + (0.45 + 0.075) + [(3.429)2 - (2.626)2]/2(9.81)

h = 10.05 m

43.A centrifugal pump delivers 300,000 liters per hour of water to a pressurized tank whose pressure is
280 kpa. The source of water is 5 m below the pump. The diameter of the suction pipe is 300 mm and the
discharge pipe is 250 mm. Calculate the kw rating of the driving motor assuming the pump efficiency to
be 72%.
A. 41.75 kw B. 35.75 kw
C. 43.28 kw D. 38.16 kw
SOLUTION:
Q = 300,000 li/hr/1000(3600)
Q = 0.0833 m3/s
Vs=0.0833/(π 4)(0.3)2
Vs=1.178 m/s

Vd=0.0833/(π 4)(0.25)2
Vd=1.697 m/s

h = (Pd -Ps)/ w + (zd-zs) + (Vd2-Vs2)/ 2g

h =(280 - 0)/ 9.81 + 5-0 + [(1.697)2 - (1.1782]/2(9.81)
h = 33.62 m

Water Power/Pump efficiency = Brake Power

Water Power = w Q h
Water Power = (9.81 )(0.0833)(33.62)
Water Power = 27.473 kw

Brake Power = 27.473/0.72

Brake Power = 38.16 kw (motor rating)

44.A centrifugal pump delivers 80 liters per second of water on test. Suction gage reads 10 mm Hg
vacuum and 1.2 meters below pump centerline. Power input is 70 kw. Find the total dynamic head in
meters .
A. 66 C. 62
B. 60 D. 64
SOLUTION:
Q = 80/1000
Q = 0.08 m3/s
Using the typical pump efficiency of 74%.

Water Power/ Pump Efficiency = Brake Power

70 = (9.81)(0.8)h /0.74
h = 66m

45.A pump delivers 500 gpm of water against a total head of 200 ft and operating at 1770 rpm. Changes
have increased the total head to 375 ft. At what rpm should the pump be operated to achieve the new head
at the same efficiency?
A. 2800 rpm C. 3434 rpm
B. 3600 rpm D. 2424 rpm
SOLUTION:
h1/ h2= N12/N2
200/375 = (1770)2/N2
N2 = 2424 rpm