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Effect of high viscosity on minimum continuous stable flow

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Wkcoo

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When pumping high viscosity fluid, the corrected BEP shifts to the left. Does this mean the MCSF of my pump will shift to the left also when I am pumping higher viscosity liquid?
 
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Only the pump manufacturer can tell you the effect of higher viscosity on min flow. NPSHr may also be affected.
 
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