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Pump cavitation

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002998

The formation and collapse of vapor bubbles within a pump's fluid stream, caused by a localized drop in pressure below the vapor pressure of the fluid. This phenomenon leads to noise, vibration, reduced pump efficiency, and potential damage to the pump's internal components. It often occurs when the net positive suction head available (NPSHA) is insufficient for the pump's requirements.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002998
FieldOil and gas
SubjectWell Workover and Intervention
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002998",
  "term": "Pump cavitation",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The formation and collapse of vapor bubbles within a pump's fluid stream, caused by a localized drop in pressure below the vapor pressure of the fluid. This phenomenon leads to noise, vibration, reduced pump efficiency, and potential damage to the pump's internal components. It often occurs when the net positive suction head available (NPSHA) is insufficient for the pump's requirements.",
  "subject": "Well Workover and Intervention",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/pump-cavitation/"
}

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