Effects of Leading Edge Sweep on the Cavitating Characteristics of Inducer Pumps

It is well known that leading edge sweep has a favorable effect on the cavitation of turbomachines. However, the mechanisms of the improvement have not been made clear. It has been shown that the lift and the drag on a cavitating swept single hydrofoil can be correlated fairly well based on the velo...

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Main Authors: Allan J. Acosta, Yoshinobu Tsujimoto, Yoshiki Yoshida, Seiji Azuma, Paul Cooper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2001-01-01
Series:International Journal of Rotating Machinery
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S1023621X01000343