Cavitation significantly reduces both the efficiency and lifespan of a hydraulic pump. Cavitation occurs when the pressure of the hydraulic fluid drops below its vapor pressure, causing vapor bubbles to form within the fluid. Vapor pressure is the pressure at which a liquid will boil and turn into a gas. This often happens on the suction side of the pump where pressure is lowest. As these vapor bubbles travel through the pump to higher-pressure areas, they implode (collapse violently). This implosion generates intense, localized pressure....
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