Rob Dekker wrote:
> "BobG"
>> Well, specify a depth, the temperature at that depth, and we can try
>> to calc the BTUs avail and the HP needed to pump water up an 8" pipe
>> for 30,000 feet. I assume you want to run some sort of stirling engine
>> with the hot water? Or you need to get deep enough to make steam?
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> What IS the power needed to pump water 30,000 ft through a 8" pipe ?
> Is there any fluid friction formula that tells this ?
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> Thanks
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> Rob
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Don't forget you are pumping it DOWN a hole. Gravity helps.
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