Theoretical power required (in watts) to drive a reciprocating pump is (where w = Specific weight of liquid to be pumped in N/m3, Q = Discharge of the pump in m3/s, Hs = Suction head in metres, and Hd = Delivery head in metres)
Options
A. wQHs
B. wQHd
C. wQ(Hs - Hd)
D. wQ(Hs + Hd)
Correct Answer
wQ(Hs + Hd)
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