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Problem on discharge of water

In the below system, d = 6 in., D = 12 in., Δz1 = 6 ft, and Δz2 = 12 ft. The discharge of water in the given system is 10 cfs. Is the machine a turbine or a pump ? Determine the pressures at points A and B? Neglect head losses. Suppose α = 1.0 at all positions.

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