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Temperature and Pressure Measurements and Visualization of He II Cavitation Flow through Venturi Channel

Journal Article · · AIP Conference Proceedings
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1774789· OSTI ID:20653134
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  1. Institute of Engineering Mechanics and Systems, University of Tsukuba, Tennodai 1-1-1, Tsukuba 305-8573 (Japan)
He II cavitation flow through a Venturi channel was experimentally investigated through temperature and pressure measurements and optical visualization. So far some distinctive features of cavitation between He II and He I flows were clarified. Then, detailed measurements were added for further investigation, such as the measurements of the temperature drop distribution throughout the flow channel and the void fraction. Further considerations were given on the cavitation inception with emphasis on the superheating of liquid helium, and the effect of the flow separation on cavitation.
OSTI ID:
20653134
Journal Information:
AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 710; ISSN APCPCS; ISSN 0094-243X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English