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PolyPhysicsPower, efficiency and energy cost10–15 min

Pump Power

Choose a pump and run time to lift a target volume of water at the lowest electricity cost, using P = ρgQH and efficiency.

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Choose a pump and run time to lift a target volume of water at the lowest electricity cost, using P = ρgQH and efficiency.

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Poly engineering science: power, efficiency and energy cost (generic)

Expected time: 10–15 minutes.

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