Data from tests of a Peerless end suction Type 1440 pump operated at 1750 rpm with a 14.0 in. diameter impeller are: flowrate [gpm] total head [ft] power input[hp]
290 204 30
440 203 35
550 200 40
790 187 45
920 175 50
1280 135 60
Plot the performance curves for this pump; include a curve of efficiency versus volume flow rate. Locate the best efficiency point and specify the pump efficiency, head rise, and flow rateat this point.