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Explain what is cavitation? What is the consequence of cavitation B) draw the energy line (EL) and...

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Explain what is cavitation? What is the consequence ofcavitation

B) draw the energy line (EL) and the hydraulic gradeline (HGL)

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CavitationCavitation is the formation andcollapse of vapor bubbles in a liquidThe cavitation process occurs in twophases1Bubble formation occurs at a point where the pumping liquidpressure is less than the vapor pressure2The bubble collapse or implosion occurs at a point where thepressure will increase above the vapor pressureThe liquid enters hydraulic turbinesat high pressure this pressure is a combination of static anddynamic components Dynamic pressure of the liquid is by the virtueof flow velocity and the other component static pressure is theactual fluid pressure which the fluid applies and which is actedupon it    See Answer
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