Which issue results in centrifugal chiller pumps when refrigerant vaporizes pre-impeller?

💡 Explanation

Reduced volumetric efficiency results due to cavitation; vapor reduces liquid volume because the pump's suction pressure drops below refrigerant vapor pressure, therefore the pump moves less liquid coolant, rather than increasing stress or temperatures, affecting harmonic balance.

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