Suction Head of Centrifugal Pump in Centrifugal Pumps Formulas

Suction head of centrifugal pump is the vertical height of the center line of the pump shaft above the liquid surface in the sump from which the liquid is being raised. And is denoted by h_s. Suction Head of Centrifugal Pump is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Suction Head of Centrifugal Pump is always positive.

Centrifugal Pumps formulas that make use of Suction Head of Centrifugal Pump

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fxThoma's cavitation factorGo

fxManometric head given static head, friction losses in suction and delivery pipesGo

FAQ

What is the Suction Head of Centrifugal Pump?

Suction head of centrifugal pump is the vertical height of the center line of the pump shaft above the liquid surface in the sump from which the liquid is being raised. Suction Head of Centrifugal Pump is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Suction Head of Centrifugal Pump is always positive.

Can the Suction Head of Centrifugal Pump be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Suction Head of Centrifugal Pump?

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

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