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← ScienceWhich consequence results when exceeding a pump's allowed NPSH?
A)Onset of damaging cavitation✓
B)Increased impeller rotational speed
C)Decreased motor winding inductance
D)Rupture of the discharge piping
💡 Explanation
Cavitation occurs because a low Net Positive Suction Head causes the liquid's static pressure to fall below its vapor pressure; therefore, bubbles form and collapse violently on the impeller due to vaporisation rather than smoother turbulent flow.
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