Water is being pumped through a pipe system at a temperature of 60°C. Determine the maximum absolute pressure at the eye of the pump’s impeller that would cause cavitation. 1. The pressure at the eye...

Water is being pumped through a pipe system at a temperature of 60°C. Determine the maximum absolute pressure at the eye of the pump’s impeller that would cause cavitation.

1. The pressure at the eye of the impeller of a pump moving water at 120°F is 2 psia. Will cavitation occur in this pump?