what is npsh and how to calculate it for a centrifugal pump

Answer Posted / m.s.suresh

NPSH is the minimum suction conditions required to pump a
liquid with out cavitation.
To mee the above requirments
NPSH a > NPSHr (minimum NPSHa should be 3% > NPSHa)

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