Question: A $35^{circ}$ API distillate at $60^{circ} mathrm{F}$ is to be pumped over a distance of $2000 mathrm{ft}$ through a $4 mathrm{in}$. sch 40 horizontal pipeline

A $35^{\circ}$ API distillate at $60^{\circ} \mathrm{F}$ is to be pumped over a distance of $2000 \mathrm{ft}$ through a $4 \mathrm{in}$. sch 40 horizontal pipeline at a flow rate of $500 \mathrm{gpm}$. What power must the pump deliver to the fluid if the pipeline is made of (a) drawn tubing, (b) commercial steel, (c) galvanized iron, and (d) PVC plastic?

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