Numerical modeling of cavitation using fluent: Validation and parametric studies

Guillermo Palau Salvador, Steven H. Frankel

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Abstract

Numerical predictions of cavitation in a series of orifice and nozzle flows have been compared to experimental measurements as a means of validating the new cavitation model in the commercial CFD code FLUENT V6.1. A flashing study is also presented for the nozzle case. Model predictions for the orifice cases accurately capture cavitation inception and its influence on the orifice discharge coefficient. In addition, the new cavitation model offers considerable improvement over the previous model for the flashing nozzle. Overall, the new cavitation model is able to predict cavitation in these simple orifice and nozzle flows. Application to more complex flows, including valves, is currently under investigation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication34th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference and Exhibit
StatePublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
Event34th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference and Exhibit 2004 - Portland, OR, United States
Duration: 28 Jun 20041 Jul 2004

Publication series

Name34th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference and Exhibit

Conference

Conference34th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference and Exhibit 2004
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPortland, OR
Period28/06/041/07/04

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Aerospace Engineering

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