The Effects of Inlet Flow Modification on Cavitating Inducer Performance [PDF]
, 1992 This paper explores the effect of inlet flow modification on the cavitating and noncavitating performance of two cavitating inducers, one of simple helical design and the other a model of the low-pressure LOX pump in the Space Shuttle Main Engine.
Braisted, D. M. +2 more
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Enhancing the Aggressive Strength of a Cavitating Jet and Its Practical Application
Journal of Fluid Science and Technology, 2011 A cavitating jet is a useful tool for the practical application of cavitation. Cavitation impact arises when bubbles collapse and can be utilized to modify the surfaces of materials as an alternative to shot peening.
Hitoshi SOYAMA, Osamu TAKAKUWA
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Assessment of RANS turbulence models and Zwart cavitation model empirical coefficients for the simulation of unsteady cloud cavitation [PDF]
, 2019 The numerical simulation of unsteady cavitation flows is sensitive to the selected models and associated parameters. Consequently, three Reynolds Average Navier-Stokes (RANS) turbulence models and the Zwart cavitation model were selected to assess their ...
Escaler Puigoriol, Francesc Xavier +1 more
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Vizualization of the cavitating jet using flashlamp for illumination
EPJ Web of Conferences, 2012 The contribution deals with the ways of the illumination of the cavitating jet for the purposes of the visualization. The cavitation is induced by the fluid flow through the orifice with the diameter of 0,3mm.
Mlkvik Marek +2 more
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Micromachines, 2020 Hydrodynamic cavitation has been widely applied in micro-fluidic systems. Cavitating flow characteristics are closely related to the fluid properties.
Tao Li +5 more
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Scale-adaptive simulation of unsteady cavitation around a naca66 hydrofoil [PDF]
, 2019 Distances between consecutive aftershocks are analysed by means of mono- and multifractal theory with the aim of quantifying the complexity of the physical mechanism governing them, as well as their predictability and predictive instability.
Escaler Puigoriol, Francesc Xavier +3 more
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Time-resolved fuel injector flow characterisation based on 3D laser Doppler vibrometry [PDF]
, 2014 In order to enable investigations of the fuel flow inside unmodified injectors, we have developed a new experimental approach to measure time-resolved vibration spectra of diesel nozzles using a three dimensional laser vibrometer.
Crua, Cyril, Heikal, Morgan R.
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Evaluation of the efficiency of cleaning dental plaque on titanium using a cavitating jet
Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering, 2014 Dental plaque, which adheres to the surfaces of dental implants and remains in the gingival crevices, can cause peri-implantitis, which is similar to periodontal disease; consequently, cleaning the dental plaque from these surfaces is very important.
Mariko KIKUCHI +4 more
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Analysis of Macroscopic Cavitation Characteristics of a Self-Excited Oscillating Cavitation Jet Nozzle [PDF]
Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 2023 The self-excited oscillating cavitation jet nozzle (SEOCJN) serves as a crucial component for converting hydrostatic energy into dynamic pressure energy and ensuring optimal hydraulic and cavitation performance of cavitating jets.
Y. Zhao, G. Li, F. Zhao, X. Wang, W. Xu
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Bioinspired snapping-claw apparatus to study hydrodynamic cavitation effects on the corrosion of metallic samples [PDF]
, 2020 A creative low-cost and compact mechanical device that mimics the rapid closure of the pistol shrimp claw was used to conduct electrochemical experiments, in order to study the effects of hydrodynamic cavitation on the corrosion of aluminum and steel ...
Chavez, O. +5 more
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