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Derivation of “Double-Loop” Theory and Mechanism of Cavitation-Vortex Interaction in Turbulent Cavitation Boundary Layer

Weiwei Jin

Publisher: ASME

J. Fluids Eng. September 2024, 146(9): 094501.

Paper No: FE-23-1445

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064532

Published Online: April 10, 2024

...Weiwei Jin “Double-loop” theory was determined by deriving a correlation between turbulent fluctuating kinetic energy and water vapor volume fraction from the momentum equation, which further logically revealed the mystery of cavitation breaking around a three-dimensional symmetry hydrofoil based...

View Article titled, Derivation of “Double-Loop” Theory and Mechanism of Cavitation-Vortex Interaction in Turbulent Cavitation Boundary Layer

Topics: Cavitation, Pressure, Turbulence, Vortices, Cavities, Collapse, Boundary layers

Journal Articles

The Similarity Law of Cavitation Number on Cavitation Instability in Liquid Rocket Inducer

Koki Tamura, Sota Kondo, Satoshi Kawasaki, Yuka Iga

Publisher: ASME

J. Fluids Eng. November 2023, 145(11): 111201.

Paper No: FE-23-1202

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062895

Published Online: July 17, 2023

...Koki Tamura; Sota Kondo; Satoshi Kawasaki; Yuka Iga The influence of inducer rotation speed on the propagation characteristics of rotating cavitation and on the unsteady characteristics of cavitation in rotating cavitation and cavitation surge were examined using a three-bladed inducer, which...

View Article titled, The Similarity Law of Cavitation Number on Cavitation Instability in Liquid Rocket Inducer

Topics: Cavitation, Hydrofoil

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Establishment of Prediction Model for Cavitation Surge Frequency and Onset in an Inducer Considering Dynamic Characteristics of Cavitation Compliance and Mass Flow Gain Factor

Keita Yamamoto, Satoshi Ukai, Taro Fukuda, Satoshi Kawasaki, Hideyo Negishi

Publisher: ASME

J. Fluids Eng. September 2023, 145(9): 091501.

Paper No: FE-23-1091

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062377

Published Online: May 15, 2023

...Keita Yamamoto; Satoshi Ukai; Taro Fukuda; Satoshi Kawasaki; Hideyo Negishi An accurate prediction method of cavitation surge is desired to design a reliable turbopump for rocket engines that allow complex operational sequences such as controlled reentry and landing. Therefore, the paper aims...

View Article titled, Establishment of Prediction Model for Cavitation Surge Frequency and Onset in an Inducer Considering Dynamic Characteristics of Cavitation Compliance and Mass Flow Gain Factor

Topics: Cavitation, Surges, Flow (Dynamics)

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Cavitation Suppression and Design Optimization in a Cryogenic Liquid Turbine Expander Based on Thermodynamic Cavitation and Entropy Production Analysis

Shan Sun, Peng Song, Jinju Sun, Wanyou Sun

Publisher: ASME

J. Fluids Eng. January 2023, 145(1): 011201.

Paper No: FE-22-1261

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055179

Published Online: August 23, 2022

... turbine expander, the rotating impeller-induced swirling flow and cavitation are essentially significant and intensive, which requests some in-depth work toward a thorough understanding flow physics and then effective attenuation. This study aims at effectively mitigating the swirling flow and cavitation...

View Article titled, Cavitation Suppression and Design Optimization in a Cryogenic Liquid Turbine Expander Based on Thermodynamic Cavitation and Entropy Production Analysis

Topics: Cavitation, Design, Diffusers, Entropy, Flow (Dynamics), Impellers, Optimization, Turbines, Vapors, Energy dissipation

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Recent Investigations of the Mechanics of Cavitation and Cavitation Damage

Robert T. Knapp

Publisher: ASME

J. Fluids Eng. October 1955, 77(7): 1045–1054.

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4014586

Published Online: July 1, 2022

...Robert T. Knapp This paper describes water-tunnel investigations into the mechanics of “fixed”-type cavitation and into the probable mechanism through which this type causes material damage. High-speed motion pictures were used to study the cavity mechanics, and indications of the damage pattern...

View Article titled, Recent Investigations of the Mechanics of Cavitation and Cavitation Damage

Topics: Cavitation, Damage, Aluminum, Cavities, Water tunnels

Journal Articles

Enhancing Cryogenic Cavitation Prediction Through Incorporating Modified Cavitation and Turbulence Models

Shan Sun, Jinju Sun, Wanyou Sun, Peng Song

Publisher: ASME

J. Fluids Eng. June 2021, 143(6): 061404.

Paper No: FE-20-1645

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050056

Published Online: March 4, 2021

...Shan Sun; Jinju Sun; Wanyou Sun; Peng Song Cavitating flow prediction is essential for designing cavitation-resistant hydraulic machines. Despite the advances achieved in normal-temperature cavitation prediction, cryogenic cavitation prediction has remained a challenging task in which thermal...

View Article titled, Enhancing Cryogenic Cavitation Prediction Through Incorporating Modified Cavitation and Turbulence Models

Topics: Cavitation, Turbulence, Temperature, Flow (Dynamics), Hydrofoil, Pressure, Density

Journal Articles

Enhancing Cavitation Intensity in Co-Flow Water Cavitation Peening With Organ Pipe Nozzles

A. N. Vidvans, S. N. Melkote, D. G. Sanders

Publisher: ASME

J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. July 2021, 143(7): 071010.

Paper No: MANU-20-1408

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049649

Published Online: February 26, 2021

...A. N. Vidvans; S. N. Melkote; D. G. Sanders Co-flow water cavitating jets induce compressive residual stress through cavitation impacts produced by the collapse of the cavitation cloud. Co-flow water cavitation peening causes minimal surface alteration when compared with conventional processes...

View Article titled, Enhancing Cavitation Intensity in Co-Flow Water Cavitation Peening With Organ Pipe Nozzles

Topics: Cavitation, Flow (Dynamics), Nozzles, Pipes, Shot peening, Water, Strips, Pressure, Impulse (Physics)

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An Assessment of Homogeneous Mixture Method Cavitation Models in Predicting Cavitation in Nozzle Flow

Dorien O. Villafranco, Ankush Gupta, Emily M. Ryan, R. Glynn Holt, Sheryl M. Grace

Publisher: ASME

J. Fluids Eng. January 2021, 143(1): 011403.

Paper No: FE-20-1182

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048287

Published Online: October 13, 2020

...Dorien O. Villafranco; Ankush Gupta; Emily M. Ryan; R. Glynn Holt; Sheryl M. Grace The homogeneous mixture method (HMM) is a popular class of models used in the computational prediction of cavitation. Several cavitation models have been developed for use with HMM to govern the development...

View Article titled, An Assessment of Homogeneous Mixture Method Cavitation Models in Predicting Cavitation in Nozzle Flow

Topics: Cavitation, Nozzles, Simulation, Vapors, Flow (Dynamics)

Journal Articles

Cavitation-Vortex-Pressure Fluctuation Interaction in a Centrifugal Pump Using Bubble Rotation Modified Cavitation Model Under Partial Load

Weihua Sun, Lei Tan

Publisher: ASME

J. Fluids Eng. May 2020, 142(5): 051206.

Paper No: FE-19-1453

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045615

Published Online: February 4, 2020

...Weihua Sun; Lei Tan Cavitation is a complicated phenomenon in the centrifugal pump. In this work, the improved unsteady calculation model based on bubble-rotation-based Zwart–Gerber–Belamri (BRZGB) cavitation model is used to investigate the cavitation-vortex-pressure fluctuation interaction...

View Article titled, Cavitation-Vortex-Pressure Fluctuation Interaction in a Centrifugal Pump Using Bubble Rotation Modified Cavitation Model Under Partial Load

Topics: Cavitation, Pressure, Vortices, Centrifugal pumps, Cavities, Rotation, Blades, Vapors

Proceedings Papers

Assessment of Cavitation Models in the Prediction of Cavitation in Nozzle Flow

Dorien O. Villafranco, Huy K. Do, Sheryl M. Grace, Emily M. Ryan, R. Glynn Holt

Proc. ASME. FEDSM2018, Volume 2: Development and Applications in Computational Fluid Dynamics; Industrial and Environmental Applications of Fluid Mechanics; Fluid Measurement and Instrumentation; Cavitation and Phase Change, V002T16A003, July 15–20, 2018

Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Paper No: FEDSM2018-83223

https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2018-83223

... Cavitation inside fuel injector nozzles has been linked not only to erosion of the solid surface, but also to improved spray atomization. To quantify the effects of the resulting occurrences, the prediction of cavitation through computational modeling is vital. Homogeneous mixture methods (HMM...

View Paper titled, Assessment of Cavitation Models in the Prediction of Cavitation in Nozzle Flow

Topics: Cavitation, Flow (Dynamics), Nozzles, Vapors, Acoustics, Computer simulation, Erosion, Fluids, Fuel injectors, Geometry

Proceedings Papers

Unsteady Flow due to Cavitation in Mixed Flow Pumps Second Report: The Effect of Tip Vortex Cavitation on Hydraulic Force

Takuya Nakano, Yohei Hano, Naoki Masuda, Hideaki Maeda

Proc. ASME. AJKFluids2015, Volume 1A: Symposia, Part 2, V01AT33A010, July 26–31, 2015

Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Paper No: AJKFluids2015-33484

https://doi.org/10.1115/AJKFluids2015-33484

... should be achieved but there are several issues such as excessive noise, vibration and erosion caused by cavitation in high velocity flow field [1]. Therefore, the present work is aimed at establishing the design technique for suppressing the cavitation which occurs in high velocity field in mixed flow...

View Paper titled, Unsteady Flow due to Cavitation in Mixed Flow Pumps Second Report: The Effect of Tip Vortex Cavitation on Hydraulic Force

Topics: Cavitation, Flow (Dynamics), Pumps, Unsteady flow, Wake turbulence, Computational fluid dynamics, Impellers, Vibration, Vortices, Blades

Proceedings Papers

Localization of Incipient Propeller Cavitation in a Cavitation Tunnel Using Inversion Method

Dongho Kim, Keunhwa Lee, Jeunghoon Lee, Woojae Seong

Proc. ASME. FEDSM2014, Volume 2, Fora: Cavitation and Multiphase Flow; Fluid Measurements and Instrumentation; Microfluidics; Multiphase Flows: Work in Progress; Fluid-Particle Interactions in Turbulence, V002T06A005, August 3–7, 2014

Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Paper No: FEDSM2014-21448

https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2014-21448

... An algorithm for the source localization of incipient vortex cavitation is suggested. Model scale experiment is performed in the Samsung cavitation tunnel to analyze the acoustic characteristics of propeller incipient vortex cavitation and desired target frequencies are determined...

View Paper titled, Localization of Incipient Propeller Cavitation in a Cavitation Tunnel Using Inversion Method

Topics: Cavitation, Propellers, Tunnels, Pressure, Algorithms, Vortices, Acoustics, Hull, Optimization algorithms, Signal processing

Journal Articles

Cavitation Mechanism of Oil-Film Bearing and Development of a New Gaseous Cavitation Model Based on Air Solubility

Xue-song Li, Yin Song, Zeng-rong Hao, Chun-wei Gu

Publisher: ASME

J. Tribol. July 2012, 134(3): 031701.

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006702

Published Online: June 12, 2012

...Xue-song Li; Yin Song; Zeng-rong Hao; Chun-wei Gu Cavitation phenomenon in lubricants significantly influences the performance of associated machinery. In this paper, the cavitation mechanism of an oil-film bearing is attributed to gaseous cavitation, and a new gaseous cavitation model based on air...

View Article titled, Cavitation Mechanism of Oil-Film Bearing and Development of a New Gaseous Cavitation Model Based on Air Solubility

Topics: Bearings, Cavitation, Pressure

Proceedings Papers

A Detailed Observation of Hydrofoil Cavitation and a Proposal for Improving Cavitation Model

Motohiko Nohmi, Naoya Ochiai, Yuka Iga, Toshiaki Ikohagi

Proc. ASME. FEDSM2010, ASME 2010 3rd Joint US-European Fluids Engineering Summer Meeting: Volume 2, Fora, 19-27, August 1–5, 2010

Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Paper No: FEDSM-ICNMM2010-30435

https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM-ICNMM2010-30435

... Cavitation of a hydrofoil is observed in detail by using a high speed video camera. A paint removal test is also carried out in order to evaluate cavitation aggressiveness for erosion. 2D hydrofoil profile is Clark Y 11.7% and its angle of attack is seven degrees. Cavitation number is σ = 1.08...

View Paper titled, A Detailed Observation of Hydrofoil Cavitation and a Proposal for Improving Cavitation Model

Topics: Cavitation, Hydrofoil, Bubbles, Cavities, Blades, Boiling, Collapse, Computational fluid dynamics, Dynamics (Mechanics), Erosion

Journal Articles

Development of a Novel Oil Cavitation Jet Peening System and Cavitation Jet Erosion in Aluminum Alloy, AA 6063-T6

A. Sahaya Grinspan, R. Gnanamoorthy

Publisher: ASME

J. Fluids Eng. June 2009, 131(6): 061301.

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3129134

Published Online: May 14, 2009

...A. Sahaya Grinspan; R. Gnanamoorthy Compressive residual stresses that improve fatigue strength of material are obtained by peening the surface. Unlike traditional processes, a novel process of oil cavitation jet peening was developed. The process is based on implosion generated by the oil...

View Article titled, Development of a Novel Oil Cavitation Jet Peening System and Cavitation Jet Erosion in Aluminum Alloy, AA 6063-T6

Topics: Cavitation, Erosion, Shot peening, Aluminum alloys

Proceedings Papers

A New Cavitation-Induced-Momentum-Defect (CIMD) Correction Approach to Track Cavitation Events

Vedanth Srinivasan, Abraham J. Salazar, Kozo Saito

Proc. ASME. FEDSM2007, Volume 2: Fora, Parts A and B, 437-448, July 30–August 2, 2007

Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Paper No: FEDSM2007-37485

https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2007-37485

... 26 03 2009 A new unsteady cavitation event tracking model is developed for predicting vapor dynamics occurring in multi-dimensional incompressible flows. The procedure solves incompressible Navier-Stokes equations for the liquid phase with an additional vapor transport equation...

View Paper titled, A New Cavitation-Induced-Momentum-Defect (CIMD) Correction Approach to Track Cavitation Events

Topics: Cavitation, Momentum, Vapors, Cavities, Turbulence, Compressibility, Dynamics (Mechanics), Flow (Dynamics), Collapse, Computational fluid dynamics

Journal Articles

Thermal Effect at the Incipient Stage of Cavitation Erosion on a Stainless Steel in Ultrasonic Vibration Cavitation

Chen Haosheng, Li Jiang, Liu Shihan

Publisher: ASME

J. Fluids Eng. February 2009, 131(2): 024501.

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3054282

Published Online: January 9, 2009

...Chen Haosheng; Li Jiang; Liu Shihan An ultrasonic vibration cavitation erosion experiment was performed to study the thermal effect during the erosion process. The ring affected zone was observed on the sample surface around the erosion pit at the incipient stage of the cavitation erosion...

View Article titled, Thermal Effect at the Incipient Stage of Cavitation Erosion on a Stainless Steel in Ultrasonic Vibration Cavitation

Topics: Bubbles, Cavitation, Cavitation erosion, Stainless steel, Temperature effects, Vibration, Surface roughness, Temperature, Erosion

Journal Articles

Thermodynamic Effect on Cavitation Performances and Cavitation Instabilities in an Inducer

Kengo Kikuta, Yoshiki Yoshida, Mitsuo Watanabe, Tomoyuki Hashimoto, Katsuji Nagaura, Katsuhide Ohira

Publisher: ASME

J. Fluids Eng. November 2008, 130(11): 111302.

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2969426

Published Online: September 22, 2008

...Kengo Kikuta; Yoshiki Yoshida; Mitsuo Watanabe; Tomoyuki Hashimoto; Katsuji Nagaura; Katsuhide Ohira Based on the length of the tip cavitation as an indication of cavitation, we focused on the effect of thermodynamics on cavitation performances and cavitation instabilities in an inducer. Comparison...

View Article titled, Thermodynamic Effect on Cavitation Performances and Cavitation Instabilities in an Inducer

Topics: Cavitation, Cavities, Nitrogen, Water, Temperature

Journal Articles

Modeling of 2-D Leakage Jet Cavitation as a Basic Study of Tip Leakage Vortex Cavitation

Satoshi Watanabe, Associate Professor, Hiraku Seki, Graduate Student, Seiji Higashi, Graduate Student, Kazuhiko Yokota, Research Associate, Yoshinobu Tsujimoto, Professor

Publisher: ASME

J. Fluids Eng. March 2001, 123(1): 50–56.

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1340634

Published Online: October 13, 2000

...Satoshi Watanabe, Associate Professor; Hiraku Seki, Graduate Student; Seiji Higashi, Graduate Student; Kazuhiko Yokota, Research Associate; Yoshinobu Tsujimoto, Professor As the first step of the study of cavitation in the tip leakage flow in turbomachinery, experimental and numerical...

View Article titled, Modeling of 2-D Leakage Jet Cavitation as a Basic Study of Tip Leakage Vortex Cavitation

Topics: Cavitation, Cavities, Leakage, Pressure, Vortices, Clearances (Engineering), Leakage flows, Flow (Dynamics)

Journal Articles

Investigation of Unsteady Sheet Cavitation and Cloud Cavitation Mechanisms

T. M. Pham, F. Larrarte, D. H. Fruman

Publisher: ASME

J. Fluids Eng. June 1999, 121(2): 289–296.

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2822206

Published Online: June 1, 1999

...T. M. Pham; F. Larrarte; D. H. Fruman Sheet cavitation on a foil section and, in particular, its unsteady characteristics leading to cloud cavitation, were experimentally investigated using high-speed visualizations and fluctuating pressure measurements. Two sources of sheet cavitation instability...

View Article titled, Investigation of Unsteady Sheet Cavitation and Cloud Cavitation Mechanisms

Topics: Cavitation, Dynamics (Mechanics), Gravity (Force), Pressure measurement, Probes, Visualization, Waves

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Derivation of “Double-Loop” Theory and Mechanism of Cavitation-Vortex Interaction in Turbulent Cavitation Boundary Layer

The Similarity Law of Cavitation Number on Cavitation Instability in Liquid Rocket Inducer

Establishment of Prediction Model for Cavitation Surge Frequency and Onset in an Inducer Considering Dynamic Characteristics of Cavitation Compliance and Mass Flow Gain Factor

Cavitation Suppression and Design Optimization in a Cryogenic Liquid Turbine Expander Based on Thermodynamic Cavitation and Entropy Production Analysis

Recent Investigations of the Mechanics of Cavitation and Cavitation Damage

Enhancing Cryogenic Cavitation Prediction Through Incorporating Modified Cavitation and Turbulence Models

Enhancing Cavitation Intensity in Co-Flow Water Cavitation Peening With Organ Pipe Nozzles

An Assessment of Homogeneous Mixture Method Cavitation Models in Predicting Cavitation in Nozzle Flow

Cavitation-Vortex-Pressure Fluctuation Interaction in a Centrifugal Pump Using Bubble Rotation Modified Cavitation Model Under Partial Load

Assessment of Cavitation Models in the Prediction of Cavitation in Nozzle Flow

Unsteady Flow due to Cavitation in Mixed Flow Pumps Second Report: The Effect of Tip Vortex Cavitation on Hydraulic Force

Localization of Incipient Propeller Cavitation in a Cavitation Tunnel Using Inversion Method

Cavitation Mechanism of Oil-Film Bearing and Development of a New Gaseous Cavitation Model Based on Air Solubility

A Detailed Observation of Hydrofoil Cavitation and a Proposal for Improving Cavitation Model

Development of a Novel Oil Cavitation Jet Peening System and Cavitation Jet Erosion in Aluminum Alloy, AA 6063-T6

A New Cavitation-Induced-Momentum-Defect (CIMD) Correction Approach to Track Cavitation Events

Thermal Effect at the Incipient Stage of Cavitation Erosion on a Stainless Steel in Ultrasonic Vibration Cavitation

Thermodynamic Effect on Cavitation Performances and Cavitation Instabilities in an Inducer

Modeling of 2-D Leakage Jet Cavitation as a Basic Study of Tip Leakage Vortex Cavitation

Investigation of Unsteady Sheet Cavitation and Cloud Cavitation Mechanisms

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