ABSTRACT

This text deals with the concept that cavitation is the main limitation to the performance of hydraulic components. Topics covered include the vaporization of liquids due to high velocities or pressure fluctuations, and the effects of cavitation on the performances of rotary machinery. One chapter is devoted to cavitation noise which concerns many users, including surface ships and submarines, and the author finishes with some examples of the use of cavitation and subject-specific measuring techniques.

chapter 3|11 pages

Types of Cavitation

chapter 4|21 pages

Single Bubble Life

chapter 9|34 pages

Cavitation Noise

chapter 11|47 pages

Cavitation Erosion

chapter 13|24 pages

Test Facilities

chapter 14|28 pages

Instrumentation