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?

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pump Patm 100 kPa D 3 cm