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why pump cavitates despite enough NPSH 2

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kalamarhss

Mechanical
Feb 16, 2011
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Hi to all fellow engineers.
We have a pump that cavitates despite there is enough NPSH.
The working fluid is water at 45 Celcius. Pressure just before the pump is 0.2 bar that means NPSH=12m, well above the NPSHr.
What are the possible reasons for this except wrong curve from the manufacturer?
 
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