A cavitation algorithm for arbitrary lubricant compressibility

• A general cavitation algorithm is presented that accommodates for an arbitrary density-pressure relation. Here it is possible to model the compressibility of the lubricant in such way the density-pressure relation is realistic from sub-cavity to high pressure regions respectively. The algorithm preserves mass continuity which is of importance when inter-asperity cavitation of rough surfaces is considered. Results with this algorithm for different density-pressure relations are presented and discussed.

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TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Maskinteknik -- Tribologi (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Mechanical Engineering -- Tribology (hsv//eng)

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