Watch cavitation from formation to severe condition

Timely detection of the occurrence of cavitation in pumps is very important as it can cause pitting, erosion, and loss of pump performance. Attempts to determine a unique signature of cavitation using vibration, acoustic emission, audible-acoustics, and higher order non-linear modeling techniques have been elusive. We present the results of an experimental study undertaken first to understand the structure of cavitation and develop an effective means for on-line detection of it. By using SpectraQuest Machinery Fault Simulator's pump kit, we can clearly see the cavitation formation.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• machinery fault simulator
• pump
• cavitation

[carlharman]

Put your finger in, I dare you!

[BibleBlack667]

@chrispikeyp - my vote for most sarcastic comment of the month. Well done!

[chrispikeyp]

interesting video and very informative

[distractionxx]

very interesting video thanks

[shaider1982]

They could haveeither aerated the water or heated it up, apart from operating the pump fast.

[GodHatesEuu]

decapitation due to cavitation :D

[voidium]

airpressure? 

[dmobbs01]

What method is being used to force the cavitation?