You may be able to avoid loss of suction in...

You may be able to avoid loss of suction in...

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You may be able to avoid loss of suction in a pump by __________.

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You may be able to avoid loss of suction in a pump by __________.

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Pump suction and priming – what happens when a pump loses prime or sucks air instead of liquid • Effect of tank level and venting on maintaining a solid column of liquid to the pump • Valve position at the suction side – how throttling or changing flow can affect suction and cavitation

💭 Think About

• Think about which actions help keep a continuous, unbroken column of liquid going into the pump instead of air. • Consider which choice(s) would actually reduce the chance of air entering the suction line or pump casing. • Ask yourself if any of the options could worsen suction conditions by restricting flow too much or introducing air.

✅ Before You Answer

• For each option, picture the liquid path: does this action help maintain prime (pump full of liquid) or risk introducing air? • Consider whether partially closing a suction valve is normally good practice for avoiding loss of suction, or if it can increase the risk of cavitation. • Verify whether keeping the suction source full (e.g., tank level high) is generally recommended to prevent a pump from losing suction.