Numerical simulation of cavitation erosion on a NACA0015 hydrofoil based on bubble collapse strength

What is it about?

The prediction of erosion under unsteady cavitation is crucial to prevent damage in hydraulic machinery. The present investigation deals with the numerical simulation of erosive partial cavitation around a NACA0015 hydrofoil.

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Why is it important?

The study presents the calculation of the bubble collapse strength, Sb, based on the bubble potential energy to identify the surface areas with highest risk of damage