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← TechnologyWhich limitation arises when centrifugal pumps operate with significant Net Positive Suction Head Available (NPSHa) margin?
A)Increased cavitation erosion risk
B)Decreased pump hydraulic efficiency✓
C)Elevated motor winding temperature
D)Vapor lock development likelihood
💡 Explanation
Running centrifugal pumps far above NPSHr can substantially reduce efficiency because excessive fluid recirculation and turbulence occur within the impeller. Therefore, efficiency is reduced, rather than causing pump damage related consequences because the margin to cavitation has improved significantly.
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