calculate_pump_power
Calculate pump power requirement using flow, head, and efficiency. Returns power in kW for fluid system design.
Instructions
Compute pump power requirement. P=ρ·g·H·Q/η. Use for fluid system design. Inputs: flow m³/h, head m, fluid density, efficiency. Returns kW. See list_bundles for related 'science' calculators.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| flow_m3h | Yes | Flow rate m³/h | |
| head_m | Yes | Head m | |
| efficiency | No | Pump efficiency |
Output Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | No | Computed result. Object whose fields depend on the tool (e.g. {tax, marginal_rate, brackets} for tax tools, {volume_l, gallons} for volume tools). | |
| formula | No | Human-readable formula or method used (e.g. "I=P·r·t", "Magnus formula"). | |
| source | No | Authoritative source for the rule or formula (e.g. "Article 197 CGI", "NF DTU 21"). | |
| reference_url | No | Link to a calcul2 page documenting the calculation in detail. |