Thanks everyone! Really appreciate the replies
NPSH = (101.3e3 + P - Pv)/(rho.g)
=(101.3e3 + 14.5e3 - 2.4e3)/(1030x9.8)
= (113.4e3)/(1030x9.8)
=11.23m
NPSHa = 11.23m
NPSHr = 1.5m
I think I am missing something here or doing something wrong.
Description of the installation:
The pump sits...
Hi everyone,
This might be embarrassing, but it has me stumped. I am looking at a pump that is possibly cavitating. What I want to see is if the NPSH available is meeting what the pump was selected for.
So the pump is designed for a NPSH of 1.5m of sea water (this is the duty point on the...