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Zhongdong Qian - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

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  • Numerical modeling of cavitation characteristics and sensitivity curves for reversible Hydraulic Machinery
    Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 2014
    Co-Authors: Anton Iosif, Ioan Sarbu
    Abstract:

    Abstract Details on the existence, extent and effects of cavitation can be helpful during the design stages of Hydraulic Machinery to minimize the effects of cavitation and optimize the design. Fluid flow in reversible Hydraulic Machinery elements is a complex three-dimensional problem. In this paper, an explicit numerical model based on finite element method (FEM) - dual reciprocity method (DRM) coupling is developed for the 2D simulation of the flow velocity and pressure distributions on the runner blade of a Francis-type reversible radial-axial Hydraulic machine. The model is based on the assumptions of an ideal incompressible fluid and relative rotational motion. Instead of directly simulating the 3D flow, the proposed model is based on the analysis of specific 2D flows: fluid axial-symmetric motion and the stream function in an associated plane. This model is applied to reversible radial–axial Hydraulic Machinery that operates as a pump. The blade exhibits the basic profile NP205. The skeleton of this profile is defined by a quadratic equation, and its thickness function exhibits a NACA profile with a maximum relative thickness of five percent. The numerical results for different discharge values can be used to determine the cavitation characteristics and sensitivity curves for reversible Hydraulic Machinery.

Hua-shu Dou - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Alejandro Toro - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • slurry erosion of thermal spray coatings and stainless steels for Hydraulic Machinery
    Wear, 2007
    Co-Authors: J F Santa, J C Baena, Alejandro Toro
    Abstract:

    Abstract The slurry erosion of two coatings applied by oxy fuel powder (OFP) and wire arc spraying (WAS) processes onto sand-blasted AISI 304 steel was studied, and the results were compared to those obtained with AISI 431 and ASTM A743 grade CA6NM stainless steels, which are commonly used for Hydraulic turbines and accessories. The adherence of the coatings to the substrate was measured according to ASTM C 633 standard, while the microstructure and worn surfaces were characterized by optical and scanning electron microscopy. Slurry erosion tests were carried out in a modified centrifugal pump, in which the samples were placed conveniently to ensure grazing incidence of the particles. The slurry was composed of distilled water and quartz sand particles with an average diameter between 212 and 300 μm (AFS 50/70) and the solids content was 10 wt% in all the tests. The mean impact velocity of the slurry was 5.5 m/s and the erosion resistance was determined from the volume loss results. The coated surfaces showed higher erosion resistance than the uncoated stainless steels, with the lower volume losses measured for the E-C 29123 deposit. SEM analysis of the worn surfaces revealed intense plastic deformation in both coated and bare stainless steels, with little evidence of brittle fracture in the microstructure. The measured adhesive strength of the coatings was considered acceptable for the processes employed.