In order to avoid cavitation at the inlet to a centrifugal p

In order to avoid cavitation at the inlet to a centrifugal pump, the calculated NPSH at that inlet must be:

A) Lower than that which is required by the manufacturer

B) Equal to that which is required by the manufacturer

C) Greater than that which is required by the manufacturer

D)Determined using the energy equation

E) None of the above

Solution

a) lower than that which is required by the manufacture