An Introduction to Flow-Induced Instabilities in Rocket Engine Inducers and Turbopumps

L d' Agostino, Angelo Cervone, L. Torre, G. Pace, D. Valentini, A Pasini

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Abstract

The article reviews the main forms of flow-induced instabilities detected in the liquid propellant turbopumps systems of modern rocket engines, with special reference to rotating stall, rotating cavitation, cavitation surge and higher order surge modes, illustrating their characteristics, origin and damage potential.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCavitation Instabilities and Rotordynamic Effects in Turbopumps and Hydroturbines
Subtitle of host publicationTurbopump and Inducer Cavitation, Experiments and Design
EditorsL. d'Agostino, M. Vittoria Salvetti
PublisherSpringer
Pages65-86
Volume575
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-319-49719-8
ISBN (Print)978-3-319-49717-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017

Publication series

NameCISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences
PublisherSpringer
Volume575
ISSN (Print)0254-1971
ISSN (Electronic)2309-3706

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