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From an openpit sump, mine water is lifted using a 250 m long straight pipeline laid along a gradient of 34°. The pumping rate is 500 gpm (1 gallon = 3.8 litres). Additional head loss due to pipe friction can be considered to be 10% of head lifted. At an overall efficiency of 70%, the electric power consumed by the pump, in kW, is __________.

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Min: 60 Max: 70

Answer: 65

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