Which risk increases approaching a centrifugal pump's surge limit?

💡 Explanation

The surge limit in pumps promotes backflow and instability; specifically, increased turbulence accelerates impeller vane cavitation because of the low pressure created by vapor bubbles forming and collapsing on the vane surfaces. Therefore increased cavitation rather than bearing load occurs because turbulence dominates.

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