Cavitation tunnel
In the cavitation tunnel, it is possible to test cavitation occurring in rotating blades such as a propeller of a ship. In addition, it is useful to hydrodynamic experiment in the duct.
Specification
Overall dimensions | Center line length 7.25m × Center line height 5.0m |
Test section dimensions | L 2.0m × B 0.5m × H 0.5m |
Maximum flow velocity | 8.5m/s |
Electric motor | 55kw × 1 |
Measuring section pressure | 30 ~ 150 kPa(abs) |
Test example
・Development of propellers
・Pump cavitation
・Development of fish finder casing
・Cavitation of a water gate lip
・Development of an underwater vehicle

Free vortex trajectory of propeller wake flow due to bubble blowout

Tip vortex cavitation