Inspired by recent events, I hope to clear up the continual confusion around net positive suction head (NPSH), specifically as it pertains to self-priming pumps on a lift application.
NPSH
Learn safe assumptions when calculating the total head of a pump and how to deal with an oversized or undersized pump.
Practical notes and useful guidelines for dealing with these aspects of centrifugal pumps.
Apply these correction methods for troubleshooting operational issues in existing systems or when designing a new system.
There are two ways of expressing NPSH relative to a centrifugal pumping system.
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