Brine (S.G. = 1.2) flows through a 200 gpm pump. The pump outlet is 6” pipe...

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Brine (S.G. = 1.2) flows through a 200 gpm pump. The pump outletis 6” pipe and is 4 feet above the 8” pipe inlet. The inlet vacuumis 6” Hg. Outlet pressure is 20 psig. What is the water horsepower(WHP) of the pump? What color should the pipes be paintedthat are connected to this pump?

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