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Define NPSH, Thoma's cavitation factor and suction specific speed of the pump. Explain NPSHA and NPSHR w.r.t cavitation in pump using a neat sketch
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written 7.2 years ago by gravatar for teamques10 teamques10 ★ 70k

NPSH: Net Positive Suction Head can be defined as the difference between the liquid pressure at the suction point of the pump and vapour pressure of the liquid,

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which is expressed in the terms of height of liquid column.

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Thoma’s Cavitation Factor: It is an equation which is used to …

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