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Numerical description of cavitation on axisymmetric bodies

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OSTI ID:6934005

This paper reports on ongoing studies which are directed toward the development of predictive techniques for the modeling of steady cavitation on axisymmetric bodies. The primary goal of the modeling effort is the prediction of cavity shape and pressure distribution from which forces and moments can be calculated. Here we present an overview of the modeling techniques developed and compare predictions with experimental data obtained from water tunnel tests for both limited and supercavitation. 14 refs., 4 figs.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA); Iowa State Univ. of Science and Technology, Ames (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
6934005
Report Number(s):
SAND-88-0184C; CONF-880740-1; ON: DE88006826
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English