A double acting reciprocating pump delivering 80 litres per second has the following specifications : Diameter of

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A double acting reciprocating pump delivering 80 litres per second has the following specifications :

Diameter of piston = 300 mm; Stroke = 600 mm; Speed = 80 rpm; Suction head = 5 m;

Delivery head = 10 m; and Efficiency = 80%

Determine

(a) the force required to operate the pump

(b) percentage slip

(c) power input.

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