On experiences with a strut supporting system for testing two-dimensional fully cavitating hydrofoils in a cavitation tunnel¹

Article type: Research Article

Authors: van de Voorde, C.B.

Affiliations: Netherlands Ship Model Basin, Wageningen, The Netherlands

Note: [1] Paper presented before the A.S.M.E. – Symposium on Cavitation Research Facilities and Techniques, Philadelphia, May 18–20, 1964.

Abstract: Experiences with and shortcomings of a strut supporting system for testing two-dimensional fully cavitating hydrofoils in a cavitation tunnel are revealed, mainly with respect to both the measuring-and the data-correction technique. It was concluded that for testing a hydrofoil in a two-dimensional flow, this struts supporting system is not completely satisfactory and that a system, where the hydrofoil extends from wall to wall, is preferable.

DOI: 10.3233/ISP-1964-1111802

Journal: International Shipbuilding Progress, vol. 11, no. 118, pp. 269-275, 1964