Nucleation and cavitation number effects on tip vortex cavitation dynamics and noise
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DOI: 10.1007/s00348-021-03308-2
Abstract: The spatial and acoustic characteristics of tip vortex cavitation (TVC) inception were measured in a cavitation tunnel. Numerous cavitation events were recorded to reveal the influence of different nuclei populations and cavitation numbers on nuclei… read more here.
Keywords: cavitation; tip vortex; vortex cavitation; inception ... See more keywords
Numerical simulation of Vortex–Rudder interactions behind the propeller
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2019.106446
Abstract: Abstract In this study, the evolution of the propeller tip vortex and its effect on the rudder surface pressure fluctuation was investigated using large eddy simulation. In this simulation, the flow domain was discretized using… read more here.
Keywords: numerical simulation; vortex; tip vortex; propeller ... See more keywords
Large Eddy Simulations of cavitating tip vortex flows
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2019.106703
Abstract: In the current study, tip vortex flows are numerically studied by employing Large Eddy Simulation. Wet flow, cavitation inception, and cavitating tip vortex simulations are carried out on an elliptical foil. The mesh resolution requirements… read more here.
Keywords: large eddy; tip vortex; vortex; vortex flows ... See more keywords
Impact of skew on propeller tip vortex cavitation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2020.108479
Abstract: Abstract To analyze the effect of skew on propeller cavitation performance, single-blade propellers with different amounts of skew are investigated. Simulations are preformed using the Large Eddy Simulation (LES) and the Schnerr–Sauer cavitation model. The… read more here.
Keywords: tip vortex; cavitation; vortex cavitation; skew propeller ... See more keywords
Experimental measurement of tip vortex flow field with/without cavitation in an elliptic hydrofoil
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DOI: 10.1016/s1001-6058(16)60808-9
Abstract: In this paper, recent measurements of tip vortex flow with and without cavitation carried out in Cavitation Mechanism Tunnel of China Ship Scientific Research Center (CSSRC) are presented. The elliptic hydrofoil with section NACA 662-415… read more here.
Keywords: cavitation; vortex; tip vortex; vortex flow ... See more keywords
Streamwise ram effect and tip vortex enhance the lift of a butterfly-inspired flapping wing
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DOI: 10.1017/jfm.2024.1199
Abstract: Abstract Although both butterflies and dragonflies are four-winged insects, their wing geometries and kinematics differ significantly. Butterflies have a much narrower gap between their forewing and hindwing than dragonflies. While previous research has extensively investigated… read more here.
Keywords: lift; tip vortex; streamwise ram; forewing hindwing ... See more keywords
Mitigating tip vortex cavitation by a flexible trailing thread
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DOI: 10.1063/1.5126376
Abstract: Tip Vortex Cavitation (TVC) is a major issue in design and operation of axial hydraulic machines. We investigate the capacity of a flexible trailing thread in alleviating TVC by analyzing the flow-induced motion. For this… read more here.
Keywords: motion; tip vortex; vortex; vortex cavitation ... See more keywords
Experimental investigation of tip vortex cavitation noise under static and dynamic states
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0217994
Abstract: Tip vortex cavitation (TVC) stands as a primary source of underwater radiated noise, garnering significant attention in the relevant fields due to its early manifestation in propellers and broad frequency spectrum. Although some meaningful experimental… read more here.
Keywords: cavitation; tvc noise; tip vortex; static dynamic ... See more keywords
Three-dimensional evolution and turbulent kinetic energy transport of tip vortex from an elliptical hydrofoil
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0248934
Abstract: A non-cavitating tip vortex generated by an elliptical hydrofoil is investigated utilizing tomographic particle image velocimetry (TPIV). Focus is placed on its three-dimensional evolution over a relatively large streamwise region, as well as the transport… read more here.
Keywords: evolution; tip; tip vortex; tke ... See more keywords
Suppressing tip vortex cavitation through passive deformation of a hydrofoil. I. Bending
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0277913
Abstract: Tip vortex cavitation (TVC) remains a persistent issue in marine propulsion and lifting surfaces, contributing to the underwater radiated noise of marine vessels. We investigate a novel passive strategy for TVC mitigation through localized chord-normal… read more here.
Keywords: cavitation; tip vortex; side; hydrofoil ... See more keywords
Effects of crosswinds and tip configurations on the initial phase of wingtip vortex evolution
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DOI: 10.1177/09544100221123868
Abstract: Wingtip vortex is the initial phase of aircraft wake flow that jeopardizes flight safety. Previous studies have focused on the effect of incidence angle on tip vortex flow; thus, investigations on tip vortex in the… read more here.
Keywords: tip vortex; wingtip; square wingtip; initial phase ... See more keywords