Cavitation – Part 2 of 3 : Types/Causes of Cavitation?
Types/Causes of Cavitation Suction Cavitation – If a pump is operating under low pressure or high vacuum type conditions suction cavitation will occur. This condition will cause the pump to starve for liquid (too little NPSH, Clog or Reduced lines) causing vapor bubbles to form around the eye of the impeller. Once the liquid…