(b) Figure Q5(b) shows the performance curves for a 31 cm diameter centrifugal pump used to pump water when it operates at 1000 rpm. The density of the water is 998 kg/m³. Determine head, capacity and power coefficient at its best efficiency point. (c) Based on Question Q5(b), determine the new head, flowrate and power of the pump if we were to double the impeller speed.

(b) Figure Q5(b) shows the performance curves for a 31 cm diameter centrifugal pump used to pump water when it operates at 1000 rpm. The density of the water is 998 kg/m³. Determine head, capacity and power coefficient at its best efficiency point. (c) Based on Question Q5(b), determine the new head, flowrate and power of the pump if we were to double the impeller speed.

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