Cavitation Phenomenon in Face Seals.

Abstract

An experimental rig consisting of a hydrostatic circular step pad was constructed to simulate the cavitation phenomenon under a water pressure up to 2000 psi comparable to those in the submarine stern-tube seals. Cavitation bubbles were observed for water glycerine, and their mixtures. Several analytical models were studied, and the physical parameters influencing bubble growth and collapse were identified. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 15, 1981
Accession Number
ADA123297

Entities

People

  • A. L. Kistler
  • H. S. Cheng
  • I. Oezakat
  • K. Nivatvongs

Organizations

  • Northwestern University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Geometry
  • High Pressure
  • Load Cells
  • Lubrication
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Pressure Gradients
  • Roughness
  • Shape
  • Shear Flow
  • Shear Stresses
  • Steady State
  • Test Facilities
  • Thin Films
  • Three Dimensional
  • Transverse

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.