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    Seepage, Velocity, Hydraulic Conductivity

    Homework Statement Hi there I am doing a mine engineering degree by correspondence. The lecture notes that I have calculating seepage and velocity etc is not very helpful and other then discussing darcys law and other concepts does not go through the formulas. My lecturer has gone on...
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    Pump power required for given flow and head

    Thanks again. I'm sure in reality there are calculators to do this stuff. And easier methods to cal it... But I think I will answer how the lecturer wants it... All about the marks at the moment. Lol. Thanks heaps for your help though.
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    Pump power required for given flow and head

    Thanks. I went back to my lecturer. Now I am struggling with the rest. The answer was P = Q.y.H 106 P = 11.36 x 9800 x 112.78 106 P = 12555572 1000000 P = 12.56 kW Efficiency of the pump is 70% Pump actual = P E Pump actual =...
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    Pump power required for given flow and head

    Thanks mfb. I will look at this in the morning. My quick look I am still confused but I am very tired too. If you could give a working example I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks again
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    Pump power required for given flow and head

    Hi I am doing a mine engineering degree by correspondence and I have an assignment to do and the lecture notes do not provide any assistance on some of the cals. I am hoping some of you can help me I will start with these two questions and see if you can help before posting more: Q1)...
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    Calculating pump power for given flow rate and head

    Hi I am doing a mine engineering degree by correspondence and I have an assignment to do and the lecture notes do not provide any assistance on some of the cals. I am hoping some of you can help me I will start with these two questions and see if you can help before posting more: Q1)...