An Introduction to Flow-Induced Instabilities in Rocket Engine Inducers and Turbopumps

Book chapter (2017)

Authors

L d' Agostino University of Pisa
A. Cervone Space Systems Egineering
L. Torre Alta S.P.a
G. Pace University of Pisa
D. Valentini University of Pisa
A Pasini University of Pisa
Research Group
Space Systems Egineering
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2017

Language

English

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Research Group

Space Systems Egineering

Abstract

The article reviews the main forms of flow-induced instabilities detected in the liquid propellant turbopumps systems of modern rocket engines, with special reference to rotating stall, rotating cavitation, cavitation surge and higher order surge modes, illustrating their characteristics, origin and damage potential.

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