Computations of unsteady cavitation with a pressure-based method

Inanc Senocak*, Wei Shyy

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference Proceeding/ReportConference Paper published in a bookpeer-review

10 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

A computational approach based on the conservative form of the Favre-averaged Navier-Stokes equations, transport equation-based turbulent cavitation models and a pressure-based operator-splitting algorithm is applied to study turbulent cavitating flows through convergent-divergent nozzles. The implications of the compressibility effect, reflected via the speed of sound definition in the two-phase mixture, are assessed with two modeling approaches. Depending on the geometric confinement of the nozzle, compressibility model, and cavitation numbers, auto-oscillations and quasi-steady behaviors are observed. Detailed flow structures and cavitation dynamics are highlighted, and implications of the cavitation model discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 4th ASME/JSME Joint Fluids Engineering Conference
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 1, part B, Forums
EditorsA. Ogut, Y. Tsuji, M. Kawahashi
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
Pages1393-1399
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)0791836967, 9780791836965
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes
Event4th ASME/JSME Joint Fluids Engineering Conference - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: 6 Jul 200310 Jul 2003

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME/JSME Joint Fluids Engineering Conference
Volume1 B

Conference

Conference4th ASME/JSME Joint Fluids Engineering Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period6/07/0310/07/03

Keywords

  • Cavitation
  • CFD
  • Turbulence
  • Unsteady

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Computations of unsteady cavitation with a pressure-based method'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this