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BREAK HORSE POWER:
BHP (Centrifugal)
BHP (Positive Displacement)
Important Disclaimer:
These calculators are provided for general information and illustration purposes only; the results are to be used only as estimates and are not intended as definitive advice or as a resource applicable to any specific circumstance and should not be relied upon or used as such. Peerless Pump, Inc. cannot guarantee that you will achieve proper results without verifying your measurements and assumptions. For specific advice regarding your project, you should engage the services of an associate at Peerless Pump, Inc.
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BHP (Centrifugal) =
Results
GPM X
head (ft.) X
sp.gr.
3960 X
Pump eff.
BHP = Brake Horse Power
GPM = Gallons Per Minute
sp. gr. = Specific gravity
Pump eff. = Pump efficiency (decimal)
BHP (Positive Displacement) =
Results
GPM X
PSI
1715 X
Pump eff.
BHP = Brake Horse Power
GPM = Gallons Per Minute
PSI = Pounds Per Square Inch
Pump eff. = Pump efficiency (decimal)
Note:
Use this formula for inlet pressures less than or equal to 50 p.s.i.g.