cavitation
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Cavitation Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Integrated Circuit Terminology |
Cavitation
the rapid formation and collapse of bubbles in a liquid.
the rapid formation and collapse of bubbles in a liquid.
Cavitation Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EPA Terms of Environment |
Cavitation
The formation and collapse of gas pockets or bubbles on the blade of an impeller or the gate of a valve; collapse of these pockets or bubbles drives water with such force that it can cause pitting of the gate or valve surface.
The formation and collapse of gas pockets or bubbles on the blade of an impeller or the gate of a valve; collapse of these pockets or bubbles drives water with such force that it can cause pitting of the gate or valve surface.
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
Cavitation
The formation and collapse of gas pockets or bubbles on the blade of an impeller or the gate of a valve; collapse of these pockets or bubbles drives water with such force that it can cause pitting of the gate or valve surface.
The formation and collapse of gas pockets or bubbles on the blade of an impeller or the gate of a valve; collapse of these pockets or bubbles drives water with such force that it can cause pitting of the gate or valve surface.
cavitation (CAV-uh-TAY-shun)
The formation and collapse of a gas pocket or bubble on the blade of an impeller or the gate of a valve. The collapse of this gas pocket or bubble drives water into the impeller or gate with a terrific force that can cause pitting on the impeller or gate surface .Cavitation is accompanied by loud noises that sound like someone is pounding on the impeller or gate with a hammer.
Cavitation Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of petroleum Industry |
CAVITATION
The creation of a partial vacuum or a cavity by a high-speed blade or boat propeller moving in or through a liquid. Cavitation is also by a suction pump drawing in liquid whore there is an insufficient station or hydrostatic head to keep the line supplied.
The creation of a partial vacuum or a cavity by a high-speed blade or boat propeller moving in or through a liquid. Cavitation is also by a suction pump drawing in liquid whore there is an insufficient station or hydrostatic head to keep the line supplied.
Cavitation Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Cavitation
A condition in which a partial vacuum forms around the blades or impeller wheels of a pump , reducing the pump's output because part of the pump blades lose contact with the liquid. It can be a problem in fuel and water pump , fluid couplings , and torque converters . When severe, it can result in the erosion of the pump blades and other internal surfaces.
A condition in which a partial vacuum forms around the blades or impeller wheels of a pump , reducing the pump's output because part of the pump blades lose contact with the liquid. It can be a problem in fuel and water pump , fluid couplings , and torque converters . When severe, it can result in the erosion of the pump blades and other internal surfaces.
| Technical English by wpv |
CAVITATION
The formation and collapse, within a liquid, of cavities or bubbles that contain vapor or gas or both. In general, cavitation originates from decreases in static pressure in the liquid. In order to erode a solid surface by cavitation, it is necessary for the cavitation bubbles to collapse on or close to that surface.
The formation and collapse, within a liquid, of cavities or bubbles that contain vapor or gas or both. In general, cavitation originates from decreases in static pressure in the liquid. In order to erode a solid surface by cavitation, it is necessary for the cavitation bubbles to collapse on or close to that surface.
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Cavitation
Process of intense erosion due to the surface collapse of air bubbles found in constricted rapid flows of water. Causes the detachment of material from a surface.
Process of intense erosion due to the surface collapse of air bubbles found in constricted rapid flows of water. Causes the detachment of material from a surface.
Cavitation Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary Of Windsurfing Terminology |
Cavitation
A fin travelling at very high speed can experience this, leading to drastic spin-out and an inevitable crash!
A fin travelling at very high speed can experience this, leading to drastic spin-out and an inevitable crash!
Cavitation Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Cavitation
Cavitation is a general term used to describe the behavior of voids or bubbles in a liquid. Cavitation is usually divided into two classes of behavior: inertial (or transient) cavitation and non-inertial cavitation. Inertial cavitation is the process where a void or bubble in a liquid rapidly collapses, producing a shock wave. Such cavitation often occurs in pumps, propellers, impellers, and in the vascular tissues of plants. Non-inertial cavitation is the process where a bubble in a fluid is forced to oscillate in size or shape due to some form of energy input, such as an acoustic field. Such cavitation is often employed in ultrasonic cleaning baths and can also be observed in pumps, propellers etc.
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