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A cross-country pipeline transports crude oil at a rate of 500,000 barrels per day. The pressure of the oil leaving Pumping Station A is 500 psig. The pressure at the inlet of Pumping Station B is 75 psig. Station B is at an elevation 157 feet higher than Station A. Given the crude oil density is 48.0 lbm/ft3 and one barrel is equivalent to 42 gallons, determine (a) the work loss (ft∙lbf /lbm) between A and B and (b) the equivalent power consumed in the process (horsepower).
Fluid Mechanics