Calculating Force & Torque from Submersible Well Pump

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The discussion focuses on calculating the forces and torque generated by a submersible well pump that is pumping water vertically. It is established that the pump exerts a force on the fluid, which in turn exerts an equal and opposite force back on the pump, indicating a reaction force scenario. The participant suggests that the forces involved are likely a combination of linear vector force and possibly torque, but concludes that torque may not be significant due to the vertical ejection of water. The relevant equations provided include momentum conservation and pressure change relationships. The final assessment leans toward a primarily linear force without notable torque involvement.
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Imagine this submersible well pump pumping water straight up

volume flow 1 liter/second
fluid speed 10m/s

Since pump is pushing on the fluid, fluid has to push on pump as well

Will it be linear vector force downward or torque or combination of both ?

How do i calculate their magnitude?

Homework Equations



m1 u1 + m2 u2 = m1 v1 + m2 v2

Also Δp1 = −Δp2

The Attempt at a Solution



I assume combination of both reaction forces.
 

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Looking at the picture, the pump seems to eject water vertically, from the head located on its vertical axis of symmetry. So I think there is no torque to speak of.
 
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