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Does anybody know where I can find the general efficiency of reciprocating pump?
The general efficiency of reciprocating pumps is defined using the formula η = P_out / P_in. Specifically, the isentropic pump efficiency (η_p) is calculated as η_p = \left(-Wdot_{cv}/mdot\right)_{s} / \left(-Wdot_{cv}/mdot\right). In this context, \left(-Wdot_{cv}/mdot\right)_{s} represents the change in enthalpy between the inlet and outlet under isentropic conditions, while \left(-Wdot_{cv}/mdot\right) represents the actual change in enthalpy. Understanding these formulas is crucial for evaluating pump performance.
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