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Which outcome results when thermal load causes uncontrolled vaporization inside a closed cryogenic pump?

A)Pump cavitation and flow disruption
B)Increased cryogenic fluid subcooling
C)Enhanced pump suction performance
D)Improved thermal efficiency overall

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Pump cavitation and flow disruption occurs because the phase transition from liquid to gas introduces vapor bubbles; this disrupts liquid flow via volumetric blockage, termed cavitation, therefore reducing pumping performance and increasing vibration rather than providing subcooling.

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