Fire-Engineering on Instagram: "*Why Pump Suction Pipe is Bigger than Discharge* - *Reason*: - *Reducing friction loss*: A larger suction pipe reduces friction loss and ensures a steady flow of fluid to the pump. - *Preventing cavitation*: A larger suction pipe helps to prevent cavitation by reducing the velocity of the fluid and increasing the pressure at the pump inlet. - *Ensuring sufficient NPSH (Net Positive Suction Head)*: A larger suction pipe helps to ensure that the pump receives suffic