The pump in Fig P3.183 draws gasoline at 20°C from a reservoir. Pumps are in big trouble

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The pump in Fig P3.183 draws gasoline at 20°C from a reservoir. Pumps are in big trouble if the liquid vaporizes (cavitates) before it enters the pump. (a) Neglecting losses and assuming a flow rate of 65 gal/min, find the limitations on (x, y, z) for avoiding cavitation. (b) If pipe friction losses are included, what additional limitations might be important?

The pump in Fig P3.183 draws gasoline at 20°C
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Fundamentals Of Hydraulic Engineering Systems

ISBN: 978-0136016380

4th Edition

Authors: Robert J. Houghtalen, A. Osman H. Akan, Ned H. C. Hwang

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