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(4572) Centrifugal head , Head of impending delivery
The head developed due to centrifugal action at the periphery of a mass of liquid revolving in a forced vortex. In a centrifugal pump, this represents the head developed when the pump is not discharging. Also termed `head of impending delivery`.

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