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Fluid Systems Engineering & Management Blog

by Swagelok Northern California

Curing the Causes of Cavitation

by Jeff Hopkins, on 12/16/19 9:00 AM

Cavitation and net positive suction head (NPSH) issues are common detriments to effective pump operation, and they’re often misunderstood. Entire plant systems can fail unexpectedly as a result of a mechanical-seal or pump-component failure. Plant operators may say, “it sounds like gravel is being pumped through our pipe” or “the pipe is shaking” or even “the pump components have dissolved into nothing.”

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