Experimental Investigation and Passive Flow Control of a Cavitating Centrifugal Pump
Joint Authors
Margaris, Dionissios P.
Kyparissis, Spyridon D.
Source
International Journal of Rotating Machinery
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Passive flow control techniques are used to improve the flow field and efficiency of centrifugal pumps and turbomachines, in general.
An important phenomenon that mechanical engineers have to take into account is cavitation.
It leads to the decrease of the pump performance and total head.
In the present experimental study, a centrifugal pump is investigated in cavitating conditions.
A passive flow control is realized using three different blade leading edge angles in order to reduce the cavitation development and enhance the pump performance.
The experiments are carried out in a pump test rig specially designed and constructed, along with the impellers.
The head drop and total efficiency curves are presented in order to examine the effect of the blade leading edge angle on the cavitation and pump performance.
Finally, the vapour distribution along with the blades is illustrated for the tested blade leading edge angles.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kyparissis, Spyridon D.& Margaris, Dionissios P.. 2012. Experimental Investigation and Passive Flow Control of a Cavitating Centrifugal Pump. International Journal of Rotating Machinery،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457157
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kyparissis, Spyridon D.& Margaris, Dionissios P.. Experimental Investigation and Passive Flow Control of a Cavitating Centrifugal Pump. International Journal of Rotating Machinery No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457157
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kyparissis, Spyridon D.& Margaris, Dionissios P.. Experimental Investigation and Passive Flow Control of a Cavitating Centrifugal Pump. International Journal of Rotating Machinery. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457157
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-457157