a. A model of low-speed centrifugal compressor (a "blower") runs at 430 rpm and delivers 10 m3 /s of air against a pressure head of 60 mm of water. If the pump efficiency is estimated to be 80%, how much power is required to drive the compressor?
b. A geometrically similar compressor is made with a diameter 1.8 times the size of the model and is required to work against a pressure head of 80 mm of water. Determine the operating speed and the power needed to drive the compressor assuming dynamically similar conditions apply.