In order to maneuver a large ship while docking, pumps are used to issue a jet of water perpendicular to the bow of the ship as shown in the figure.
The pump inlet is located far enough away from the outlet that the inlet and outlet do not interact. The inlet is also vertical so that the net thrust of the jets on the ship is independent of the inlet velocity and pressure.
Determine the pump horsepower required per pound of thrust. Assume that the inlet and outlet are at the same depth. Which will produce more thrust per horsepower, a low-volume, high-pressure pump or a high-volume, low pressure pump?
