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What is the most destructive direct effect of cavitation in a hydraulic system?

What is the most destructive direct effect of cavitation in a hydraulic system?

Explanation

Hydraulic cavitation occurs when local pressure falls below vapor pressure, causing bubbles to form. When these bubbles move into high-pressure zones, they collapse violently, generating localized micro-jets that pit and erode internal metal components.