| BHP = (1.7)(BPD)(PSI)/[(100,000)(Eff)] | | Where: | BHP = Required Brake Horsepower |
| | | BPD = Flow in barrels per day |
| | | PSI = Differential pressure in psi |
| | | Eff = System efficiency (drive and pump) |
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| BHP = (4.083)(BPH)(PSI)/[(10,000)(Eff)] | | Where: | BHP = Required Brake Horsepower |
| | | BPD = Flow in barrels per hour |
| | | PSI = Differential pressure in psi |
| | | Eff = System efficiency (drive and pump) |
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| BHP = (G)(H)(S)/[(3957)(Eff)] | | Where: | BHP = Required Brake Horsepower |
| | | G = Flow in gallons per minute |
| | | H = Head in feet |
| | | S = Specific Gravity |
| | | Eff = System efficiency (drive and pump) |