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CAVITATION TUNNEL [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research Facilities
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Shipbuilding
DEF

A closed recirculation [water] tunnel used to test propeller performance in uniform and non-uniform flows.

CONT

The cavitation tunnel is designed to measure forces and pressure distributions on rudders, fins, hydrofoils, cable fairings, submerged bodies and hull appendages.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations de recherche scientifique
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Constructions navales
DEF

Tunnel [hydrodynamique] en circuit fermé servant à tester la performance des hélices dans des conditions d'écoulement uniforme ou pas.

Spanish

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