Pump Efficiency and Cost Analysis

Pump Efficiency and Cost Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial explains how to calculate electrical cost savings by replacing an old inefficient pump with a newer, more efficient one. It covers the problem statement, motor efficiency, power calculations, and cost savings. The tutorial provides a step-by-step approach to determine the annual cost savings by comparing the power requirements of the old and new motors, considering their efficiencies and the cost of electricity.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the problem discussed in the video?

Understanding the mechanics of a pump

Learning about different types of pumps

Calculating electrical cost savings by replacing a pump

Calculating the cost of a new pump

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the efficiency of the existing motor?

86%

75%

94%

100%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much does electricity currently cost per kilowatt hour?

$0.078

$0.100

$0.086

$0.094

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the target outcome of the problem?

Determine the efficiency of the new motor

Estimate the lifespan of the new pump

Calculate the total cost of the new pump

Find the cost savings per year

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the time does the motor run?

75%

50%

100%

86%

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What formula is used to calculate brake horsepower?

Brake horsepower = power to the motor / motor efficiency

Brake horsepower = motor efficiency x power to the motor

Brake horsepower = power to the motor x motor efficiency

Brake horsepower = motor efficiency / power to the motor

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the brake horsepower of the new motor?

116.28 horsepower

106.38 horsepower

94 horsepower

100 horsepower

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