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Suction lift
Suction lift refers to the pressure (negative
pressure) on the suction side of the pump.
The pressure can be measured from the centre line of
the hydraulic part of the pump down to the water
surface on the suction side of the pump.
In theory, it should be possible to suck water from a
depth of 10.33 metres, however, this would require an
absolute vacuum. In practice, the maximum is therefore
much lower.
To avoid cavitations (the phenomenon of formation of
vapour bubbles of a flowing liquid in a region, where the
pressure of the liquid falls below its vapour pressure) it
is important to compare the required NPSH (Net Positive
Suction Head) to the available NPSH.

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