Question: Theoretical power required (in watts) to drive a reciprocating pump is (where w = Specific weight of liquid to be pumped in N/m 3 , Q = Discharge of the pump in m 3 /s, H s = Suction head in metres, and H d = Delivery head in metres)
Options
A : wQH s
B : wQH d
C : wQ ( H s - H d )
D : wQ ( H s + H d )
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