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This condition in centrifugal pumps occur when the region near the eye of the pump has a low enough pressure that the liquid being pumped essentially boils and the vapor generated

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Chapter49: Operation, Maintenance, And Troubleshooting Of Chilled-water Air-conditioning Systems

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This condition in centrifugal pumps occur when the region near the eye of the pump has a low enough pressure that the liquid being pumped essentially boils and the vapor generated damages the impeller.

abrasion

none of the choices

vibration

knocking

cavitation

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