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A centrifugal pump requires 20 kW at 1450 rpm. What power will it require at 1740 rpm?
- 28.80 kW
- 34.56 kW
- 24.00 kW
- 11.57 kW
Answer
B. 34.56 kW
Solution
P N3: P2 = 20(1.2)3 = 34.56 kW.
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