The centrifugal pump shown below will convey water (T=80°F and p= 14.7 psi) at 0.5 cfs. The suctionline is 4-in diameter and the sum of all head losses in the

suction line is equivalent to a K value of 20.The pump manufacturer requires 10 ft of net positive suction head. Determine the theoretical maximum height that the pump can be placed above the water surface to prevent cavitation ) Estimate the necessary net positive suction head at the pump inlet if both the static suction lift and the water temperature can double under extreme operating conditions (assume K = 15 at higher temperature) and evaluate resulting cavitation potential Briefly explain why cavitation is an undesirable operating condition