A centrifugal pump is operating with the following parameters:
Head = 60 psid
Flow rate = 300 gpm
Power input = 4 KW
If the pump’s speed is increased until the pump’s flow rate equals 400 gpm, the pump’s power input will be approximately…
A. 5.3 KW
B. 7.1 KW
C. 9.5 KW
D. 12.7 KW
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Answer: C
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