Cavitation problem in heavy duty diesel engines: a literature review
by Sunil Katragadda, Reda Bata
International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems (IJHVS), Vol. 1, No. 3, 1994

Abstract: This paper reviews the existing knowledge on cavitation in general and its effect on diesel engine cylinder liners. A brief definition of cavitation and various cavitation numbers are presented. Various effects involved in the formation, growth and collapse of bubbles are also characterized. The effects of pressure, temperature, and dissolved gas on bubble behaviour are mentioned. An attempt is made to study the various types of damage caused by cavitation on fluid flow machinery. The discussion highlights the amount of damage caused to diesel engine cylinder liners, and lists remedies suggested by numerous experts in the field.

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