1. Suction performance improvement of an annular jet pump by J-groove passage shape optimization.
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Shrestha, Ujjwal and Choi, Young-Do
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STRUCTURAL optimization , *CAVITATION - Abstract
Jet pumps are special-purpose pumps without moving and rotating parts. The annular jet pump (AJP) is preferred for goods transportation over the central jet pump. However, cavitation is an inevitable phenomenon in the AJP, which damages transported goods. Cavitation suppression in the AJP can ensure the safe transportation and the high value of goods. Considering the simple design of AJP, J-groove is suitable for suppressing cavitation in the AJP. J-groove is a rectangular groove installed on the wall of the AJP and effectively suppresses cavitation. In this study, the optimal J-groove passage shape is achieved via multi-objective optimization. This shape is suitable for improving suction performance without depleting the efficiency of the AJP. The J-groove corner shape was modified into edge, round, and chamfer to design a proper corner shape. The AJP with edge J-groove corner shape is suitable for the safe and efficient transportation of sensitive objects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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