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← ScienceWhich risk increases when exceeding the surge line in centrifugal compressor?
A)Blade stall inducing flow reversal✓
B)Compressor overheating reduces efficiency
C)Bearing failure from lubricant breakdown
D)Erosion increases from increased cavitation
💡 Explanation
Flow reversal risk increases when exceeding the surge line because pressure fluctuations induce turbulent flow, causing blade stall. The mechanism of flow reversal leads to surge. Therefore, flow reversal and stall are the main results rather than other mechanical component failures from heat or stress.
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