You are considering two pipes to connect liquid leaving a pump to the entrance to a reactor.

Question:

You are considering two pipes to connect liquid leaving a pump to the entrance to a reactor. For a given mass flowrate of liquid, how much operating cost would you save (or lose) by using 2. 5in schedule-40 pipe rather than 3-in schedule-40 pipe? The pump runs on electricity, and electricity costs \(\$ 0. 06 / \mathrm{kWh}\). The pump efficiency is \(80 \%\).

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

Analysis Synthesis And Design Of Chemical Processes

ISBN: 9780132618120

4th Edition

Authors: Richard Turton, Richard C. Bailie, Wallace B. Whiting, Joseph A. Shaeiwitz, Debangsu Bhattacharyya

Question Posted: