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A circulating water pump of a condenser is of the centrifugal type and directly connected to a three phase induction motor running at 900 rpm. The pump delivers 30,000 litres per minute against the dynamic head of 10 m. The horse power of the motor required to drive the pump would be

Correct Answer: 60-70 HP

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Machine Design MCQ: A circulating water pump of a condenser is of the centrifugal type and directly connected to a three phase induction motor running at 900 rpm. The pump delivers 30,000 litres per minute against the dynamic head of 10 m. The horse power of the motor required to drive the pump would be | Extra Education