Homework 2

Problem 1

Water is being pumped from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir
as shown in the figure. Find the pump horsepower required, assuming 75
percent pump efficiency. Neglect minor losses.

Problem 2

Water is being pumped from a reservoir to the top of a hill, where it is

discharged, as shown. The pump, which is 70 percent efficient, is rated
at 150 kW. Find the flow rate at which water is being discharged from
the pipe. Neglect minor losses.

Problem 3

Water is being discharged from a reservoir through a turbine, as shown

in the figure. Determine the elevation of the water surface in the
reservoir that would be required in order for the turbine to generate 56
kW of power. Neglect minor losses. Assume C = 120 for all pipes.

Problem 4

Given are three reservoir A, B and C having elevations of 200m, 150m

and 100m. Reservoir A and Junction is connected by pipe 1, reservoir B
and junction connected by pipe 2 and reservoir C is connected to
junction by pipe 3. Find the flow rate in each pipe. Give the total energy
at the junction.

Pipe 1

Pipe 2

Pipe 3

D = 600mm

D = 500 mm

D = 550 mm

L = 300 m

L = 250 m

L = 280 m

n = 0.014

n = 0.016

n = 0.018