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    Cavitation of Impeller

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    Cavitation occurs in pumps when the liquid pressure drops below its vapor pressure, causing bubbles to form as the liquid boils. These bubbles are swept into higher pressure areas where they collapse, creating pressure waves that can damage pump components. Operating a pump above its cavitation point reduces efficiency and should be avoided to prevent equipment damage from collapsing bubbles.

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    Cavitation of Impeller

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    Cavitation occurs in pumps when the liquid pressure drops below its vapor pressure, causing bubbles to form as the liquid boils. These bubbles are swept into higher pressure areas where they collapse, creating pressure waves that can damage pump components. Operating a pump above its cavitation point reduces efficiency and should be avoided to prevent equipment damage from collapsing bubbles.

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    Cavitation occurs in pumps when the liquid pressure drops below its vapor pressure, causing bubbles to form as the liquid boils. These bubbles are swept into higher pressure areas where they collapse, creating pressure waves that can damage pump components. Operating a pump above its cavitation point reduces efficiency and should be avoided to prevent equipment damage from collapsing bubbles.

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    Cavitation of Impeller

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    Cavitation occurs in pumps when the liquid pressure drops below its vapor pressure, causing bubbles to form as the liquid boils. These bubbles are swept into higher pressure areas where they collapse, creating pressure waves that can damage pump components. Operating a pump above its cavitation point reduces efficiency and should be avoided to prevent equipment damage from collapsing bubbles.

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    Cavitation

    • As the liquid flows onto the impeller of the pump it is accelerated and initially its pressure falls
    (Bernoulli).
    • The pressure subsequently increases as the fluid leaves the impeller and as the kinetic energy is
    recovered in the volute chamber.
    • If the pressure of the liquid falls below the vapour pressure, Pv, the liquid boils, generating vapour
    bubbles or cavities-cavitation.
    • The bubbles are swept into higher pressure regions by the liquid flow, where they collapse
    creating pressure waves and cause mechanical damage to solid surfaces.
    • Moreover, pump discharge head is reduced at flow rates above the cavitation point.
    • Operation under these conditions is not desirable and damages the equipment.

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