Modeling of cavitating or ventilated flows using BEM

Abstract

Boundary element method (BEM) techniques for the prediction of cavitating or ventilated flows around hydrofoils and propeller are summarized. Classical, supercavitating, and ventilated blade section geometries are considered. Recent extensions which allow for the modeling of cavities on either or both sides of the blade surface are presented. Numerical validation studies and comparisons with experimental measurements are shown.

Citation

Kinnas, S.A. and Young, Y.L. (2003), "Modeling of cavitating or ventilated flows using BEM", International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, Vol. 13 No. 6, pp. 672-697. https://doi.org/10.1108/09615530310498376