Research on pressure pulsations and transient fluid forces of waterjet pumps under different cavitation conditions

Key Points

• Pressure pulsations significantly affect waterjet pump efficiency, leading to potential performance issues.
• Under different cavitation conditions, transient fluid forces vary, impacting overall pump stability.
• Observational analysis of fluid dynamics reveals intricate relationships between cavitation and pump behavior.
• Enhancing understanding of these forces may support improved waterjet pump designs in industrial applications.