FLUID MECHANICS FUNDAMENTALS+APPS
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Chapter 14, Problem 10CP
To determine
The definition of the net positive suction head.
The definition of the required net positive suction head.
Explanation of these two quantities are used to ensure that cavitations does not occur in the pump.
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