The entropy generation of the pump

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Water enters a pump at 120 kPa and 25 C degree at a rate of 1.5 kg/sec and leaves at 4 MPa . The pump has an efficiency of 75% . Determine

a) The actual power input in KW

b) The entropy generation of the pump.

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