صفحه ی اصلی سوالاتWhy can the suction lift of a pump not exceed a certain limit?
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Why can the suction lift of a pump not exceed a certain limit?

Because a perfect vacuum is never achieved and because some lift is lost to friction in the suction line, the maximum actual suction lift for a positive-displacement pump is approximately 22 ft. … Suction lift will be greater if the pressure in a closed tank is greater than atmospheric pressure.