Taking a closer look at the S factor

10 August 2010
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In spite of the importance of suction specific speed (S) to cavitation behaviour, some users pay little attention to this parameter when they select and size a centrifugal pump. In this article, Behshad Moradi of PSN highlights the role the S-value plays in the hydraulic characteristics of centrifugal pumps and aims to make users more aware of this important factor.

'Taking a closer look at the S factor' was published in the August issue of World Pumps.