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A centrifugal pump will convey water (T= 80°F and p = 14.7 psi) at 0.5 cfs. The suction line is4-in diameter and the sum of all head losses in the suction line is equivalent to a K value of 20.The pump requires minimum 10 ft net positive suction head (NPSH) at this flow rate. ) Calculate theoretical maximum static suction lift at these conditions to prevent pumpcavitation b) Calculate NPSH at pump inlet if maximum static suction lift doubles under extreme conditions and all other conditions are unchanged. c) Briefly explain what can cause pump cavitation and why it is an undesirable operating condition

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