Which risk increases when a centrifugal pump supplying chilled water to a data center experiences a suction lift beyond its design parameters?

💡 Explanation

Pump cavitation damage risk increases because reduced static pressure approaching the impeller causes water to vaporize via the cavitation mechanism. These collapsing vapor bubbles erode impeller surfaces; therefore, cavitation is the primary risk, rather than bearing overload or motor overheating under these specific suction conditions.

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