Suction Head in Hydraulic Pumps Formulas

Suction Head is the vertical height of the center line of the pump shaft. And is denoted by h_s. Suction Head is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Suction Head is always positive.

Hydraulic Pumps formulas that make use of Suction Head

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FAQ

What is the Suction Head?

Suction Head is the vertical height of the center line of the pump shaft. Suction Head is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Suction Head is always positive.

Can the Suction Head be negative?

No, the Suction Head, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Suction Head?

Suction Head is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Suction Head can be measured.

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