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Preventing Cavitation in Pumps

This document provides a checklist of common conditions that can cause cavitation in pumps along with solutions to address each condition. The conditions covered include inadequate inlet line size, water hammering, rigid inlet plumbing, excessive liquid temperature, air leaks in plumbing, agitation in the supply tank, high viscosity liquids, and clogged filters. For each condition, one or more solutions are proposed, such as increasing line size, installing pulsation dampeners, using flexible hosing, controlling liquid temperature, checking connections, sizing and baffling tanks properly, adjusting pump settings, and cleaning filters regularly.

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Preventing Cavitation in Pumps

This document provides a checklist of common conditions that can cause cavitation in pumps along with solutions to address each condition. The conditions covered include inadequate inlet line size, water hammering, rigid inlet plumbing, excessive liquid temperature, air leaks in plumbing, agitation in the supply tank, high viscosity liquids, and clogged filters. For each condition, one or more solutions are proposed, such as increasing line size, installing pulsation dampeners, using flexible hosing, controlling liquid temperature, checking connections, sizing and baffling tanks properly, adjusting pump settings, and cleaning filters regularly.

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The Pumps with Nine Lives

Cavitation Check List


You can avoid serious damage to your pump and system. Review these common conditions
and solutions and eliminate unnecessary downtime and maintenance costs.

CONDITION SOLUTION
Inadequate inlet line size ● Increase line size to match the pump inlet port or one size larger

Water hammering ● Install C.A.T. Tube at pump inlet


liquid acceleration/ ● Move pump closer to liquid supply
deacceleration ● Add Pulsation Dampener

Rigid inlet plumbing ● Use flexible wire reinforced hose at inlet and discharge pump port to
absorb pulsation and pressure spikes

Excessive elbows in ● Keep elbows to a minimum and less than 90°


inlet plumbing

Excessive liquid ● Use Thermo Valve in bypass line


temperature ● Do not exceed pump temperature specifications
● Substitute closed loop with dual baffled holding tank

● Size tank for frequent or high volume bypass (6-10 times system GPM)

● Pressure feed high temperature liquids

● Properly ventilate cabinets and rooms

Air leaks in plumbing ● Check all connections


● Use PTFE thread tape or pipe thread sealant

Agitation in supply tank ● Size tank according to pump output - Minimum 6-10 times system GPM
● Baffle tank to purge air from liquid and separate inlet from discharge

High viscosity liquids ● Verify viscosity against pump specifications before operation
(<500 CPS/2500 SSU)
● Elevate liquid temperature enough to reduce viscosity

● Lower RPM of pump

● Pressure feed pump

● Increase inlet line size

Clogged filters ● Clean filters regularly


● Use clear filters to monitor build up
● Use adequate mesh size for liquid and pump specifications

(80 mesh recommended for fresh water)

Please review many other common pump and system conditions in our
SERVICE and FAQ sections on our web site.

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