Lessons from a Career in Hydraulics
Publication: Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 112, Issue 9
Abstract
James Daily discusses his early training as a hydraulic engineer and shares some of his experiences with Hunter Rouse. The focus of the paper then turns to the study of cavitation and its impact on hydraulic machinery and fish. Cavitation has long been known to be a cause of limited performance, noise, vibration, and damage which plagues many hydraulic installations and devices. The history of the study of cavitation is traced from the late nineteenth century to the present. Some elementary principles of cavitation are discussed and applications of these principles to hydraulic machinery design are examined. The importance of cooperation and early consultation between the designers of pumps and inlet structures to ensure good matching is stressed. Additionally, the adverse effects of cavitation on fish, specifically salmonids, are examined and suggestions to lessen these effects are presented.
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Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 112 • Issue 9 • September 1986
Pages: 779 - 793
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Published online: Sep 1, 1986
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