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    NPSH stands for Net Positive Suction Head. It refers to the amount of pressure in a pumping system that is available to prevent cavitation. Specifically, it is the difference between the pressure of the liquid at the pump inlet and the vapor pressure of the liquid. NPSH available must be greater than NPSH required by the pump in order to prevent cavitation damage to the pump components. Cavitation occurs when the pressure at the pump inlet drops below the vapor pressure and vapor bubbles form and then implode violently. Maintaining adequate NPSH is important for proper pump operation without issues like reduced efficiency, noise, and physical damage.

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    NPSH stands for Net Positive Suction Head. It refers to the amount of pressure in a pumping system that is available to prevent cavitation. Specifically, it is the difference between the pressure of the liquid at the pump inlet and the vapor pressure of the liquid. NPSH available must be greater than NPSH required by the pump in order to prevent cavitation damage to the pump components. Cavitation occurs when the pressure at the pump inlet drops below the vapor pressure and vapor bubbles form and then implode violently. Maintaining adequate NPSH is important for proper pump operation without issues like reduced efficiency, noise, and physical damage.

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    NPSH stands for Net Positive Suction Head. It refers to the amount of pressure in a pumping system that is available to prevent cavitation. Specifically, it is the difference between the pressure of the liquid at the pump inlet and the vapor pressure of the liquid. NPSH available must be greater than NPSH required by the pump in order to prevent cavitation damage to the pump components. Cavitation occurs when the pressure at the pump inlet drops below the vapor pressure and vapor bubbles form and then implode violently. Maintaining adequate NPSH is important for proper pump operation without issues like reduced efficiency, noise, and physical damage.

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    NPSH stands for Net Positive Suction Head. It refers to the amount of pressure in a pumping system that is available to prevent cavitation. Specifically, it is the difference between the pressure of the liquid at the pump inlet and the vapor pressure of the liquid. NPSH available must be greater than NPSH required by the pump in order to prevent cavitation damage to the pump components. Cavitation occurs when the pressure at the pump inlet drops below the vapor pressure and vapor bubbles form and then implode violently. Maintaining adequate NPSH is important for proper pump operation without issues like reduced efficiency, noise, and physical damage.

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    Ashish Taparia, studied at Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur


    Answered Apr 6 2017

    The margin of pressure over vapor pressure, at the pump suction nozzle, is Net Positive
    Suction Head (NPSH). NPSH is the difference between suction pressure (stagnation) and
    vapor pressure. In equation form:

    NPSH = Ps - Pvap

    Where:

    NPSH = NPSH available from the system, at the pump inlet, with the pump running

    Ps = Stagnation suction pressure, at the pump inlet, with the pump running

    Pvap = Vapor pressure of the pumpage at inlet temperature

    Since vapor pressure is always expressed on the absolute scale, suction pressure must also
    be in absolute terms. In U.S. customary units, both pressures must be in psia. Gauge
    pressure is converted to absolute pressure by adding atmospheric pressure. In equation
    form:

    absolute pressure = gauge pressure + atmospheric pressure

    The above equation provides an answer in units of pressure (psi). This can be converted to
    units of head (feet) by the following equation:

    h = 2.31p/SG

    Where:

    h = Head, feet
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    Ananthakrishnan G, former Graduate apprentice at BPCL Kochi Refinery (2017-


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    Answered Jun 3, 2019 · Author has 242 answers and 291.5k answer views

    Fluid flows from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. Pumps operate by
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    NPSH-Net Positive Suction Head

    NPSH is particularly relevant inside centrifugal pumps and turbines, which are parts of a
    hydraulic system that are most vulnerable to cavitation. If cavitation occurs, the drag
    coefficient of the impeller vanes will increase drastically—possibly stopping the flow
    altogether—and prolonged exposure will damage the impeller.

    It can be:

    1. NPSHA(Available NPSH)

    2. NPSHR(Required NPSH)

    NPSH Available (NPSHA) is equal to the difference between pump inlet stagnation
    pressure and vapor pressure head. The absolute pressure at the suction port of the pump.

    NPSH Required (NPSHR) is the minimum pressure required at the suction port of the pump
    to keep the pump from cavitating.

    NPSHA is a function of your system and must be calculated, whereas NPSHR is a function
    of the pump and must be provided by the pump manufacturer. NPSHA MUST be greater
    than NPSHR for the pump system to operate without cavitating.

    NPSHA > NPSHR

    Put another way, you must have more suction side pressure available than the pump
    requires.

    Helpful links:

    NPSH.pdf

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    Savan Patel, GET at Reliance Industries Limited (2018-present)


    Answered Apr 30, 2017 · Author has 123 answers and 100.7k answer views

    NET POSITIVE SUCKTION HEAD

    It is simply the difference of the pressure available at the SUCKTION and vapour
    pressure……

    This value must be positive ….

    If this value is negative than there r chances of CAVITATION which will lead to the decrease
    in the performance ofthe pump……

    To increase he value of the NPSH sometimes we will lower down the level pf the pump in
    order to increase the pressure so that the value of NPSH is positive….
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    Balwinder Lambar, Technical Officer at DCM Shriram Industries (2018-present)


    Answered May 7, 2018

    Net positive suction head


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