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INERTIAL CAVITATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Shipbuilding
CONT

Inertial cavitation is the process where a void or bubble in a liquid rapidly collapses, producing a shock wave.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Constructions navales
CONT

Les bulles sont des oscillateurs bien connus de par leurs effets dévastateurs dans le domaine maritime. Apparaissant par cavitation inertielle sur les hélices des bateaux et des sous-marins, elles peuvent concentrer des énergies considérables et créer des dégâts irrémédiables sur les hélices.

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