The 1.5-Inch Ultra-High-Speed Cavitation Tunnel at the Applied Research Laboratory of the Pennsylvania State University.

Abstract

A discussion is presented of the 1.5 inch ultra-high-speed cavitation tunnel located at The Garfield Thomas Water Tunnel building of the Applied Research Laboratory at The Pennsylvania State University. Included is a description of the facility, operating procedures, and details of the tunnel calibration. The facility is designed to permit large variations in velocity, pressure, and temperature for various liquids. The maximum operating condition for these parameters is 300 fps, 1200 psia, and 300F. Color illustrations reproduced in black and white.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 10, 1975
Accession Number
ADA020137

Entities

People

  • D. S. Weir
  • J. W. Holl
  • Michael L. Billet

Organizations

  • Pennsylvania State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Calibration
  • Cavitation
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Observatories
  • Pennsylvania
  • Research Facilities
  • Test Facilities
  • Tunnels
  • Universities
  • Water Channel Test Facilities
  • Water Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design