Need help with this as soon as possible please (fluid flow in pipes)

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The discussion revolves around calculating the required pressure at the outlet of a pump in a chemical processing plant for delivering Benzene. The parameters include a pressure requirement of 550 kPa at point B, a vertical distance of 21 m from point A, and a smooth plastic pipe of 240 m with a diameter of 50 mm. The volume flow rate is specified as 110 L/min, with Benzene's relative density at 0.86 and viscosity at 4.2 x 10-4 Pa.s. The calculation involves applying Bernoulli's equation and the Darcy-Weisbach equation to determine the necessary pump pressure.

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need help with this! as soon as possible please (fluid flow in pipes)

here is my Q am facing a problem with i don't know how to start and i have to hand it in at 9 a.m

Q: In a chemical processing plant, a fluid (Benzene) must be delivered to point B with a pressure of 550 kPa. A pump is located at point A 21 m below point B, and the two points are connected by 240 m of plastic pipe (smooth pipe) having an inside diameter of 50 mm. If the volume flow rate is 110 L/min, calculate the required pressure at the outlet of the pump.
Take relative density of benzene  = 0.86 and its viscosity  = 4.2 x 10-4 Pa.s

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pleasez guys help i tried to come up with something, but nothin came up =(

i know the rule is u don't do ours homework, but this time am stuck i don't know how to start and continue with it , so pleasez help
 


no one can could answer it !

am waiting =(
 

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