The problem of erosion due to water droplet impact has been a major concern for several
industries for a very long time and it keeps reinventing itself wherever a component rotates …

The integral components of heat exchangers and in particular the tubes, tubesheets and
tube-to-tubesheet joints have vital roles in the proper functioning of this equipment. Several …

The fabrication of microstructures on surfaces is an innovative approach to relieve slurry
erosion. Understanding the effect of the dimensions of the surface microstructure on slurry …

Water jet is an extensively used method for materials processing due to the possibility of
operating in different environments (air, water), its safety during working with hazardous …

Different from the traditional research and design of new materials and coatings, three types
of surface microstructures including V-shape, U-shape, and ring-shape groove …

A liquid drop impacting on a soft surface is known to exhibit fascinating dynamics that is
distinctive from its bounce-back atop a rigid surface. However, while the early spreading of …

Rain droplet erosion is a potential threat in aviation, especially for forward-facing
components such as windshields of aircraft. To comprehend and mitigate such hazards, a …

Rain erosion may cause substantial damage to aircrafts during supersonic flight. Such event
is investigated here via high-speed waterjet impact on composite laminates. An …

The impingement angle has a significant influence on the slurry erosion behavior. There is
limited knowledge of the effect of the impingement angle on the erosion of the micro …

In this short communication, the rain erosion mechanism on a leading-edge half cylinder
was investigated both experimentally and numerically focusing on the influence of leading …