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NET POSITIVE SUCTION HEAD [1 record]

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Record 1 1991-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Centrifugal Pumps
CONT

Suction head - refers to a pump's condition when the level of the source of supply is above the centerline of the pump. The term head indicates a location above the pump, whereas lift indicates a position below the pump. The letters NPSH (net positive suction head) are sometimes used.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Pompes centrifuges
CONT

La charge nette absolue à l'aspiration (1) est définie comme l'altitude de la ligne de charge à l'entrée de la tubulure d'aspiration de la pompe, rapportée à l'axe de celle-ci, exprimée en mètres et diminuée de la tension de vapeur correspondant à la température du liquide exprimée en mètres.

Spanish

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