A Review of the Dynamics of Cavitating Pumps（回顾空泡动力学的泵）.pdf

A Review of the Dynamics of Cavitating Pumps Christopher Earls Brennen∗ April 13, 2012 Abstract This paper presents a review of some of the recent developments in our understanding of the dynamics and instabilities caused by cavitation in pumps. Focus is placed on presently available data for the transfer functions for cavitating pumps and inducers, particularly on the compliance and mass flow gain factor which are so critical for pump and system stability. The resonant frequency for cavitating pumps is introduced and contexted. Finally emphasis is placed on the paucity of our understanding of pump dynamics when the device or system is subjected to global oscillation. Nomenclature a = global acceleration of the pumping system C = cavitation compliance C ∗ , M ∗ = quadratic compliance and mass flow gain factor coefficients f = frequency in Hz h = inducer blade tip spacing, 2πRt /N 1 j = (−1)2 K , M = bubbly flow model parameters L = pump inertance Ls = length of the cavitation zone m = complex fluctuating mass flow rate M = mass flow gain factor N = number of main inducer blades P = complex fluctating total pressure R = pump resistance Rt = radius of the inducer tip T Pij = pump transfer function elements Us = velocity in the cavitation zone Ut = velocity of the inducer tip φ1 = inlet flow coefficient σ = cavitation number ρ = liquid density τC , τM = p