The paper refers to the behaviour of a vaneless diffuser of a radial flow pump in partial flow operating conditions. Experimental data have been obtained within the diffuser using 2D/3C high repetition rate PIV coupled with unsteady pressure transducers. The pressure measurements were acquired on the shroud wall of the vaneless diffuser and on the suction pipe of the pump. Various operating conditions were investigated in order to characterize the unsteady flow field especially at partial flow rates when the rotating instability appears. A Fourier analysis has been carried out both on the pressure and velocity signals to identify the characteristics of the rotating instability. Averaged results of the PIV data allowed the topology of the instability cells to be visualized and described.
Rotating Instabilities in a Radial Vaneless Diffuser. Part I: High Speed Stereoscopic Measurements
CAVAZZINI, GIOVANNA;PAVESI, GIORGIO;ARDIZZON, GUIDO;
2009
Abstract
The paper refers to the behaviour of a vaneless diffuser of a radial flow pump in partial flow operating conditions. Experimental data have been obtained within the diffuser using 2D/3C high repetition rate PIV coupled with unsteady pressure transducers. The pressure measurements were acquired on the shroud wall of the vaneless diffuser and on the suction pipe of the pump. Various operating conditions were investigated in order to characterize the unsteady flow field especially at partial flow rates when the rotating instability appears. A Fourier analysis has been carried out both on the pressure and velocity signals to identify the characteristics of the rotating instability. Averaged results of the PIV data allowed the topology of the instability cells to be visualized and described.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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