2054Chemical EngineeringMedium
Cavitation occurs in a centrifugal pump when the suction pressure is________?
AGreater than the vapour pressure of the liquid at that temperature
BEqual to the vapour pressure
CLess than the vapour pressure of the liquid at that temperature
DEqual to the developed head
Correct answer
C. Less than the vapour pressure of the liquid at that temperature
Explanation
The correct answer is Less than the vapour pressure of the liquid at that temperature.