1. Water flows in the system shown. The pump curve is approximated by HP ¼ 150 2 5Q 2, with HP Q in m3=s. Find (a) the flow distribution. (b) If the pump efficiency is 75%, what is the in m and required pump power? Use R1 ¼ 400 s2=m5, R2 ¼ 1000 s2=m5, R3 ¼ 1500 s2=m5, HA ¼ 10 m, and HB ¼ 40 m.
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