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Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals for Vibration Specialists
by Jerome Lorenc
Abstract
A series of slides are presented to explain fundamental pumping mechanisms including hydraulics, head versus pressure measurements, pump performance curves, pump system interaction. The basics of net positive suction head (NPSH) and its relation to entrained gas, cavitation, and recirculation are described.

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