Which outcome occurs when vapor bubbles collapse near the control valve in a hydraulic actuator?

💡 Explanation

When vapor bubbles collapse near a control valve, cavitation erosion occurs due to the formation of high-speed microjets of fluid that impinge on the valve seat material, causing pitting. Therefore valve seat pitting results, rather than overheating, reduced flow, or pressure spikes which involve different failure mechanisms.

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