How to determine appropriate wter pump

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To determine the appropriate water pump for introducing 1800 cubic feet of water into a 60-foot tall tank, it's essential to calculate the flow rate in gallons per minute or cubic feet per minute. The power required can be derived from the formula: static pressure times flow rate equals power, which should then be divided by the pump's efficiency to find the motor power needed. Hydraulic horsepower can be calculated using the formula: pounds of liquid per minute multiplied by head (in feet) divided by 33,000. After completing these calculations, consulting with a pump vendor is recommended to select the most suitable pump for specific conditions. Accurate calculations ensure efficient operation and meet the required water flow.
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A constant volume of 1800 cf of water needs to be introduced into the base of a 60 ft tall (15x15) water tank. I need to determine the hp/kw needed in order to do this. Can anyone explain the math on determining this?

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Jeff
 
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If the volume of water is constant, what's the pump for?
 
continuous flow, costant flow.
 
You need the flow in, say, gallons per minute, cf per hour, or lbs per hour,,,,,,,,

amount of water / amount of time

after that it's straightforward.

Good Luck
 
cubic feet per minute flow

Thx
 
Static pressure times flow rate = power. Divide by pump efficiency to get motor power.
 
Static pressure times flow rate = power. Divide by pump efficiency to get motor power.

Thx Russ. I am still not sure how to calculate it.

25.92 (water pressure at 80 ft) xxxx gpm ?

jeff
 
jm,

Hydrualic HP = lbs of liquid per minute x head (in feet) / 33,000

Pump HP = Hyd HP/Pump Efficiency

After you work this out, call your trusted pump vendor/mnfr, and work out w them the most logical pump to purchase based on your specific needs/ conditions.
 
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