True or False. In a pump, when the net positive suction head (NPSH) available is greater than the NPSHR, the system cavitates.
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Cavitation occurs when the pressure at the pump inlet drops below the vapor pressure of the liquid, causing the formation of vapor bubbles that collapse and cause damage to the pump. Show more…
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