Numerical Assessment of a Two-Phase Model for Propulsive Pump Performance Prediction

F Avanzi, A Baù, F De Vanna, E Benini - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
The present work provides a detailed numerical investigation of a turbopump for waterjet
applications in cavitating conditions. In particular, the study focuses on the complexities of …

Numerical characterisation of outboard dynamic-inlet waterjets: propulsive aspects of intake/pump integration

F Avanzi, F De Vanna, A Magrini, E Benini - Acta Mechanica, 2024 - Springer
This study introduces the numerical model of the outboard dynamic-inlet waterjet (ODW), a
novel concept in waterjet propulsion. The ODW consists of an axisymmetric nacelle housing …