EFFECT OF VARIOUS CONCENTRATIONS OF WSR-301 POLYETHYLENE OXIDE IN WATER UPON THE CAVITATION PERFORMANCE OF 1/4-INCH AND 2-INCH HEMISPHERICAL NOSED BODIES

In this investigation the effect of various concentrations of WSR-301 polyethylene oxide in water upon the cavitation performance of a 1/4-inch and a 2/inch hemispherical nosed bodies was measured. The data was acquired at a velocity of 40 fps for the 1/4-inch model and at a velocity of 60 fps for the 2-inch model. Polyox concentrations of 0 and 20 ppm were run during the tests of the 2-inch model. This program was conducted in a 12-inch continuous circuit water tunnel. The results are compared with those of previous investigators.

• Corporate Authors:

  Pennsylvania State University, University Park

  Applied Research Laboratory
  University Park, PA  United States  16802
• Authors:
  • BAKER, C B
  • Amdt, REA
  • Holl, J W
• Publication Date: 1973-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 33 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Additives; Bodies of revolution; Cavitation (Mechanics); Drag; Polymers
• Old TRIS Terms: Drag reduction; Polymer additives
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00147782
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: TM-73-257 Tech Memo.
• Contract Numbers: N00017-73-C-1418
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 16 1977 12:00AM