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← ScienceWhich outcome results when exceeding a centrifugal pump’s design Reynolds number?
A)Increased frictional head loss✓
B)Decreased net positive suction
C)Mitigated impeller cavitation effects
D)Enhanced pump's isentropic efficiency
💡 Explanation
Increased frictional head loss occurs because exceeding the Reynolds number results in turbulent flow transitions within the pump passages. The turbulent dissipation overwhelms laminar dominance; therefore, head loss increases, rather than efficiency enhancements or cavitation mitigation.
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