Dynamics and noise emission of vortex cavitation bubbles

2007 ◽  
Vol 575 ◽  
pp. 1-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
JAEHYUG CHOI ◽  
STEVEN L. CECCIO
Keyword(s):  
Cavitation Bubble ◽  
Bubble Dynamics ◽  
Static Pressure ◽  
Bubble Radius ◽  
Water Channel ◽  
Core Size ◽  
Noise Emission ◽  
Line Vortex ◽  
The Core ◽  
Cavitation Bubbles

The growth and collapse of a cavitation bubble forming within the core of a line vortex was examined experimentally to determine how the dynamics and noise emission of the elongated cavitation bubble is influenced by the underlying non-cavitating vortex properties. A steady line vortex was formed downstream of a hydrofoil mounted in the test section of a recirculating water channel. A focused pulse of laser light was used to initiate a nucleus in the core of a vortex, allowing for the detailed examination of the growth, splitting and collapse of individual cavitation bubbles as they experience a reduction and recovery of the local static pressure. Images of single-bubble dynamics were captured with two pulse-synchronized high-speed video cameras. The shape and dynamics of single vortex cavitation bubbles are compared to the original vortex properties and the local static pressure in the vortex core, and an analysis was performed to understand the relationship between the non-cavitating vortex properties and the diameter of the elongated cavitation bubble. Acoustic emissions from the bubbles were detected during growing, splitting and collapse, revealing that the acoustic impulse created during collapse was four orders of magnitude higher than the noise emission due to growth and splitting. The dynamics and noise generation of the elongated bubbles are compared to that of spherical cavitation bubbles in quiescent flow. These data indicate that the core size and circulation are insufficient to scale the developed vortex cavitation. The non-cavitating vortex circulation and core size are not sufficient to scale the bubble dynamics, even though the single-phase pressure field is uniquely scaled by these parameters. A simple analytical model of the equilibrium state of the elongated cavitation bubble suggests that there are multiple possible equilibrium values of the elongated bubble radius, each with varying tangential velocities at the bubble interface. Thus, the details of the bubble dynamics and bubble–flow interactions will set the final bubble dimensions.

Behavior of Inert Gas Bubbles in Forced Convective Liquid Metal Circuits

1976 ◽  
Vol 98 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. J. Minkowycz ◽  
D. M. France ◽  
R. M. Singer
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Bubble Dynamics ◽  
Bubble Radius ◽  
Gas Bubbles ◽  
Inert Gas ◽  
Liquid Sodium ◽  
Gas Bubble ◽  
Flowing Liquid ◽  
Argon Gas ◽  
The Core

Conservation equations are derived for the motion of a small inert gas bubble in a large flowing liquid-gas solution subjected to large thermal gradients. Terms which are of the second order of magnitude under less severe and steady-state conditions are retained, thus resulting in an expanded form of the Rayleigh equation. The bubble dynamics is a function of opposing mechanisms tending to increase or decrease bubble volume while being transported with the solution. Diffusion of inert gas between the bubble and the solution is one of the most important of these mechanisms included in the analysis. The analytical model is applied to an argon gas bubble flowing in a weak solution of argon gas in liquid sodium. Calculations are performed for these fluids under conditions typical of normal and abnormal operation of a liquid metal fast breeder reactor (LMFBR) core and the resulting bubble radius, internal gas pressure, and mass of inert gas are presented in each case. An important result obtained indicates that inert gas bubbles reaching the core inlet of an LMFBR will always grow as they traverse the core under normal and extreme abnormal conditions and that the rate of growth is quite small in all cases.

scholarly journals Numerical Simulation and Investigation of System Parameters of Sonochemical Process

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sankar Chakma ◽  
Vijayanand S. Moholkar
Keyword(s):  
Cavitation Bubble ◽  
Bubble Dynamics ◽  
Bubble Radius ◽  
Gas Content ◽  
Small Radius ◽  
Dissolved Gas ◽  
High Vapor ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Main Effects

This paper presents the effects of various parameters that significantly affect the cavitation. In this study, three types of liquid mediums with different physicochemical properties were considered as the cavitation medium. The effects of various operating parameters such as temperature, pressure, initial bubble radius, dissolved gas content and so forth, were investigated in detail. The simulation results of cavitation bubble dynamics model showed a very interesting link among these parameters for production of oxidizing species. The formation of •OH radical and H2O2 is considered as the results of main effects of sonochemical process. Simulation results of radial motion of cavitation bubble dynamics revealed that bubble with small initial radius gives higher sonochemical effects. This is due to the bubble with small radius can undergo many acoustic cycles before reaching its critical radius when it collapses and produces higher temperature and pressure inside the bubble. On the other hand, due to the low surface tension and high vapor pressure, organic solvents are not suitable for sonochemical reactions.

Three-Dimensional Cavitation Bubble Simulations based on Lattice Boltzmann Model Coupled with Carnahan-Starling Equation of State

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 473-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanwen Su ◽  
Xuelin Tang ◽  
Fujun Wang ◽  
Xiaoqin Li ◽  
Xiaoyan Shi
Keyword(s):  
Lattice Boltzmann ◽  
Pressure Difference ◽  
Cavitation Bubble ◽  
Bubble Radius ◽  
Density Ratio ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Lattice Boltzmann Model ◽  
Cavitation Bubbles ◽  
Lower Temperature ◽  
Boltzmann Model

AbstractThe Shan-Chen multiphase lattice Boltzmann model (LBM) coupled with Carnahan-Starling real-gas equation of state (C-S EOS)was proposed to simulate three-dimensional (3D) cavitation bubbles. Firstly, phase separation processes were predicted and the inter-phase large density ratio over 2×104was captured successfully. The liquid-vapor density ratio at lower temperature is larger. Secondly, bubble surface tensions were computed and decreased with temperature increasing. Thirdly, the evolution of creation and condensation of cavitation bubbles were obtained. The effectiveness and reliability of present method were verified by energy barrier theory. The influences of temperature, pressure difference and critical bubble radius on cavitation bubbles were analyzed systematically. Only when the bubble radius is larger than the critical value will the cavitation occur, otherwise, cavitation bubbles will dissipate due to condensation. According to the analyses of radius change against time and the variation ratio of bubble radius, critical radius is larger under lower temperature and smaller pressure difference condition, thus bigger seed bubbles are needed to invoke cavitation. Under higher temperature and larger pressure difference, smaller seed bubbles can invoke cavitation and the expanding velocity of cavitation bubbles are faster. The cavitation bubble evolution including formation, developing and collapse was captured successfully under various pressure conditions.

The Pressure Field Radiated by Cavitation Bubble in the Grinding Area of Power Ultrasonic Honing

2014 ◽  
Vol 1027 ◽  
pp. 44-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi Jing Zhu ◽  
Ce Guo ◽  
Jian Qing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Pressure ◽  
Cavitation Bubble ◽  
Bubble Dynamics ◽  
Pressure Field ◽  
Bubble Radius ◽  
Ultrasonic Frequency ◽  
Power Ultrasonic ◽  
Cutting Chatter ◽  
Grinding Mechanism ◽  
Order Of Magnitude

The pressure field induced by cavitaion bubble is responsible for the grinding mechanism and the cutting chatter of power ultrasonic honing. Based on the cavitation bubble dynamics model in the grinding area of power ultrasonic honing, the radiation pressure field of cavitation bubble was established. Experimental results show that the bubble is distributed in the grinding area like honeycomb and the size is about 10μm. Numerical simulation of dynamics and pressure field of cavitation bubble was performed. Numerical results show the dynamic behavior of cavitation bubble presents grow, expend and collapse under an acoustic cycle. However the expansion amplitude of bubble can be decreased and the collapse time can be extended and even collapse after several acoustic cycles with increasing ambient bubble radius. The bubble radiation pressure during collapsing bubble increases with increasing ultrasonic amplitude and ultrasonic frequency. And the pressure value of collapsing bubble is about 10Mpa which is more an order of magnitude than atmospheric pressure.

Numerical Investigation of Liquid Parameters Effect on the Oscillation of Cavitation Bubble

2014 ◽  
Vol 568-570 ◽  
pp. 1794-1800
Author(s):  
Xiu Mei Liu ◽  
Bei Bei Li ◽  
Wen Hua Li ◽  
Jie He ◽  
Jian Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Tension ◽  
Cavitation Bubble ◽  
Bubble Dynamics ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Bubble Radius ◽  
Gas Content ◽  
Viscous Force ◽  
Bubble Collapse ◽  
Hydraulic Systems ◽  
Increasing Temperature

Cavitation is a common harmful phenomenon in hydraulic transmission systems. It not only damages flow continuity and reduces medium physical performance, but also induces vibration and noise. At the same time, the efficiency of a system is reduced due to cavitation, especially dynamic performance are deteriorated. Applying commercial CFD software FLUENT, the cavitation issuing from the orifice was numerically investigated, reducing the harm. The effect of liquid parameters (such as surface tension, gas content, and the temperature) on the oscillation of bubble is studied numerically. The modified Rayleigh-Plesset equations are presented to describe the oscillation of bubble in different liquids. Employing the finite difference calculus, the behavior of a cavitation bubble in liquids with different physics parameters are obtained. Meanwhile, the numerical results are compared with experiment results. It is observed that the viscous force decreases the growth and collapse of a bubble, making it expand or collapse less violently. And the surface-tension forces stave bubble growth progress and speed up bubble collapse process. On the other hand, both the maximum bubble radius and bubble lifetime increase with increasing temperature. These results can provide theory basis for understanding cavitation bubble dynamics in the hydraulic systems.

Modeling of Cavitation Bubble Dynamics in Multicomponent Mixtures

2009 ◽  
Vol 131 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Si Huang ◽  
A. A. Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Cavitation Bubble ◽  
Bubble Dynamics ◽  
Current Model ◽  
Bubble Radius ◽  
Liquid Mixtures ◽  
Temporal Variations ◽  
Multicomponent Mixtures ◽  
First Order ◽  
Solid Liquid ◽  
The Impact

Investigation on cavitation in multicomponent (solid-liquid and liquid-liquid) mixtures has many applications in the industries and engineering. In this paper, for simulation of multicomponent mixtures, a set of equations with first-order bubble-wall Mach number is derived for a single spherical bubble in quasihomogeneous mixtures. Cavitation bubble behaviors in several kinds of liquid-liquid and solid-liquid mixtures are numerically calculated based on the current model, including the temporal variations in the bubble radius, pressure, and temperature inside the bubble. Specifically, the analysis is focused on the impact of pressure and temperature, while the bubble collapses in the mixtures. The computed results are compared with the previously reported experimental ones to demonstrate the validity of the current model and the numerical procedures.

Growth, oscillation and collapse of vortex cavitation bubbles

2009 ◽  
Vol 624 ◽  
pp. 255-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
JAEHYUG CHOI ◽  
CHAO-TSUNG HSIAO ◽  
GEORGES CHAHINE ◽  
STEVEN CECCIO
Keyword(s):  
Bubble Dynamics ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Bubble Radius ◽  
Oscillation Amplitude ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Tangential Velocity ◽  
Axial Flow ◽  
Cavitation Bubbles ◽  
Growth Oscillation ◽  
Elongated Bubble

The growth, oscillation and collapse of vortex cavitation bubbles are examined using both two- and three-dimensional numerical models. As the bubble changes volume within the core of the vortex, the vorticity distribution of the surrounding flow is modified, which then changes the pressures at the bubble interface. This interaction can be complex. In the case of cylindrical cavitation bubbles, the bubble radius will oscillate as the bubble grows or collapses. The period of this oscillation is of the order of the vortex time scale, τV = 2πrc/uθ, max, where rc is the vortex core radius and uθ, max is its maximum tangential velocity. However, the period, oscillation amplitude and final bubble radius are sensitive to variations in the vortex properties and the rate and magnitude of the pressure reduction or increase. The growth and collapse of three-dimensional bubbles are reminiscent of the two-dimensional bubble dynamics. But, the axial and radial growth of the vortex bubbles are often strongly coupled, especially near the axial extents of the bubble. As an initially spherical nucleus grows into an elongated bubble, it may take on complex shapes and have volume oscillations that also scale with τV. Axial flow produced at the ends of the bubble can produce local pinching and fission of the elongated bubble. Again, small changes in flow parameters can result in substantial changes to the detailed volume history of the bubbles.

Numerical Study on Mass Transfer Effects on Spherical Cavitation Bubble Collapse in an Acoustic Field

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ehsan Samiei ◽  
Mehrzad Shams ◽  
Reza Ebrahimi
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Cavitation Bubble ◽  
Bubble Dynamics ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Bubble Radius ◽  
Numerical Code ◽  
Bubble Collapse ◽  
Growth Time ◽  
Transfer Effects ◽  
Low Amplitude

A numerical code to simulate mass transfer effects on spherical cavitation bubble collapse in an acoustic pressure domain in quiescent water has been developed. Gilmore equation is used to simulate bubble dynamics, with considering mass diffusion and heat transfer. Bubbles with different initial radii were considered in quiescent infinite water in interaction with sinusoidal shock waves with different magnitudes of amplitude and frequency. Simulations were done in two cases; with and without considering mass transfer. Good agreement with reference data was achieved. For bubbles with small radii in high frequency pressure field with low amplitude, mass transfer causes larger maximum radii and growth time, and more violent resultant collapse. Decreasing pressure frequency or increasing its amplitude causes larger maximum radii, longer collapse time, and more violent collapse. But, in cases with mass transfer because at the last moments of collapse stage a large amount of water vapor is trapped inside the bubble, the collapse will become less violent. For larger bubbles collapse becomes more violent for the cases without mass transfer in all pressure amplitudes and higher frequencies. But decreasing pressure frequency makes the collapse of the bubbles with mass transfer more violent. However, mass transfer effects decreases with increasing initial bubble radius.

scholarly journals Geometrical Scaling of Antiresonant Hollow-Core Fibers for Mid-Infrared Beam Delivery

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 420
Author(s):  
Ang Deng ◽  
Wonkeun Chang
Keyword(s):  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Transmission Band ◽  
Confinement Loss ◽  
Hollow Core ◽  
Core Size ◽  
Core Diameter ◽  
Mid Infrared ◽  
The Core ◽  
Tubular Type ◽  
Beam Delivery

We numerically investigate the effect of scaling two key structural parameters in antiresonant hollow-core fibers—dielectric wall thickness of the cladding elements and core size—in view of low-loss mid-infrared beam delivery. We demonstrate that there exists an additional resonance-like loss peak in the long-wavelength limit of the first transmission band in antiresonant hollow-core fibers. We also find that the confinement loss in tubular-type hollow-core fibers depends strongly on the core size, where the degree of the dependence varies with the cladding tube size. The loss scales with the core diameter to the power of approximately −5.4 for commonly used tubular-type hollow-core fiber designs.

Data assimilation for modeling cavitation bubble dynamics

2021 ◽  
Vol 62 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Javad Eshraghi ◽  
Arezoo M. Ardekani ◽  
Pavlos P. Vlachos
Keyword(s):  
Data Assimilation ◽  
Cavitation Bubble ◽  
Bubble Dynamics
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