A food processing plant wants to re-purpose a pump they used to pressurize the cold water...

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A food processing plant wants to re-purpose a pump theyused to pressurize the cold water system (35° F) to pressurize thehot water system (180° F). In every regard the cool and hot watersystems are identical - only the temperature of the fluid isdifferent. What is the correct impact on the net positive suctionhead available (NPSHa)?

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To calculate the Net possitive suction head we must consider the atmospheric pressure status head friction losses and also vapur pressure Usually water temperature is not an important factor    See Answer
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