Which risk increases when a control valve operates with high pressure drop in a hydraulic system?

💡 Explanation

When a control valve experiences a significant pressure drop, localized cavitation occurs because the fluid pressure falls below its vapor pressure, forming bubbles that implode, eroding the valve material. Therefore, valve erosion from cavitation increases, rather than seal failure, system overheating, or pump damage which involve different mechanisms and conditions.

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