Hydraulic Machines - Engineering

Q1:

Theoretical power required (in watts) to drive a reciprocating pump is (where w = Specific weight of liquid to be pumped in N/m3Q = Discharge of the pump in m3/s, Hs = Suction head in metres, and Hd = Delivery head in metres)

A wQHs

B wQHd

C wQ(Hs - Hd)

D wQ(Hs + Hd)

ANS:D - wQ(Hs + Hd)

Explanation: No answer description is available.