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AOR (Allowable Operating Region)

The full range of flow rates at which a pump can operate without exceeding mechanical or hydraulic limits. AOR extends beyond POR (typically 50%-130% of BEP) but operating in AOR-but-outside-POR is acceptable only short-term.

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