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← ScienceWhich risk increases when pump impeller speed induces turbulence?
A)Increased net positive suction head
B)Vapor lock within the volute✓
C)Reduced radial thrust imbalance
D)Higher pump discharge temperature
💡 Explanation
Vapor lock risk increases because the mechanism of cavitation occurs when local pressure drops below fluid vapor pressure due to turbulence. This forms vapor bubbles, rather than creating uniform flow, therefore pump efficiency diminishes.
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