4533Chemical EngineeringMedium
The net positive suction head (NPSH) of a centrifugal pump is defined as the sum of the velocity head and the pressure head at the________?
ADischarge minus vapor pressure of the liquid at the discharge temperature
BSuction minus vapor pressure of the liquid at suction temperature
CDischarge
DSuction
Correct answer
B. Suction minus vapor pressure of the liquid at suction temperature
Explanation
The correct answer is Suction minus vapor pressure of the liquid at suction temperature.