Fluid Dynamics of Cavitation and Cavitating Turbopumps [Paperback]

The book focuses on the fluid dynamics of cavitation with special reference to high power density turbopumps, where it represents the major source of performance and life degradation. While covering the more fundamental aspects of cavitation and the main kinds of cavitating flows, there is focus on the hydrodynamics and instabilities of cavitating turbopumps. The book also illustrates the alternative approaches for modeling and engineering simulation of cavitating flows.

The Rayleigh-Plesset Equation: a Simple and Powerful Tool to understand Various Aspects of Cavitation J.P. Franc Hydrodynamics and Cavitation of Pumps C.E. Brennen Cavitation Instabilities in Turbopump Inducers Y. Tsujimoto Stability Analysis of Cavitating Flows through Inducers Y. Tsujimoto Suppression of Cavitation Instabilities Y. Tsujimoto Tip Leakage and Backflow Vortex Cavitation Y. Tsujimoto The Different Role of Cavitation on Rotordynamic Whirl Forces in Axial Inducers and Centrifugal Impellers L. dAgostino A Hyperbolic Non Equilibrium Model for Cavitating Flows R. Saurel, F. Petitpas Cavitation Simulation by a Homogeneous Barotropic Flow Model M.V. Salvetti, E. Sinibaldi, F. Beux

Special reference to high power density turbopumps

Focus on the hydrodynamics and instabilities of cavitating turbopumps