Springer Cavitation Instabilities in Turbopumps and Hydroturbines

This technical book from Springer offers a deep look into the physics and fluid dynamics of cavitation phenomena. It is designed for professionals and researchers focused on the design and operation of high performance turbopumps and hydraulic turbines. The text covers essential modeling, experimentation, and numerical simulation techniques needed to understand cavitation-induced instabilities. The content is structured to guide readers through the fundamentals of the subject, including nucleation, dynamics, and thermodynamic effects. It also explores various forms of cavitation such as attached, cloud, supercavitation, and vortex cavitation. By examining these processes, the book helps address the implications of cavitation on machinery performance and erosion. This resource serves as a detailed guide for anyone working with complex hydraulic turbomachinery and rotordynamic effects.