Journal of Fluids Engineering: Recent submissions
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Cavitation Characteristics Analysis of a Reciprocating Cryogenic Pump During Fluid Inlet Process Based on Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Reciprocating cryogenic pumps can effectively enhance the energy efficiency of power systems. However, cavitation phenomenon caused by pressure drops can severely compromise the safety and reliability of the pump. ... -
A Comparison of Reduced-Order Modeling Techniques for Predicting Centrifugal Compressor Flow Fields
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Radial pumps and compressors are used in various engineering applications, including rocket turbopumps, automotive turbochargers, and refrigeration systems. Several physical effects, including viscous losses, ... -
On Boundary-Layer Stabilization by Bio-Inspired Compliant Coatings for Underwater Drones
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The advent of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) has enabled scientific research, resource exploration, and infrastructure development at the depths of the oceans. At such depths (>100 m), with freestream ... -
Influence of Different Flow Rates and Disturbed Flow on Liquid Droplet Characteristics Using Particle Image Velocimetry and High-Speed Imaging
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The erosion that results from droplet impact on a solid surface is significant for many parts of industrial machinery. Even though many modeling and experimental studies have been done on this subject, few have ... -
Flow Characterization in a Piezo-Acoustic Inkjet Printhead: Vortex Formation and the Role of Nozzle Tapering
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Piezo-acoustic drop-on-demand (DoD) inkjet printing enables highly controlled droplet deposition with broad industrial applications. However, performance is often compromised by air bubble entrainment, triggered ... -
Analysis of the Influence of Suction Chamber on the Performance of Single-Blade Centrifugal Pumps
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Single-blade centrifugal pumps are widely used as sewage pumps. In this study, in order to comprehensively understand and improve its performance through particle image velocimetry (PIV) testing technology, a ... -
Assessing the Impact of ESTS Lobed Nozzles on Ejectors: Performance Gains and Geometric Modification Requirements
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. A detailed experimental investigation was carried out to evaluate the effect of elliptical sharp-tipped shallow (ESTS) lobed nozzles on ejector performance. The study included seven nozzle configurations: a ... -
Numerical Prediction of Permeability and Effective Thermal Conductivity in Simple Cubic and Body-Centered Truss Structures
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)The lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) is utilized to numerically investigate the permeability and effective thermal conductivity of simple cubic and body-centered truss structures. The key objective of this paper is to analyze ... -
Flow Through Scaled Additive Manufacturing Internal Passages With Correlated and Anti-Correlated Roughness on Opposing Walls
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Components created using additive manufacturing (AM) processes such as laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) may exhibit a type of printing error referred to as a “layer shift error.” In this type of error, the reference location ... -
Behaviors of a Droplet Impact on a Cylinder
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)The hydrodynamic behaviors of a droplet impacting a cylindrical surface were experimentally investigated, examining the effects of cylinder-to-droplet diameter ratio (d*), impact velocity (v0), contact angle (θ), and ... -
Flow-Induced Vibration Analysis of Rigid Horizontal Pipelines Under Two-Phase Flow and Leak Conditions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)This study investigates the vibrational response of horizontal rigid pipelines subjected to internal two-phase flow with simulated leaks. Using spectral-based contour plots and vibrational energy measurements, we analyze ... -
Modal and Nonmodal Instabilities of a Two-Dimensional Channel Flow Subject to Wall Slip and Transverse Magnetic Field
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)This study investigates the linear stability of two-dimensional channel flows subjected to a transverse magnetic field, with walls coated by super-hydrophobic materials that introduce slip boundary conditions. Both symmetric ... -
Experimental Comparison of Hydrodynamic Behavior Under Partial Flowrates and Cavitation in Three Configurations of a Centrifugal Pump With Inducer and Impeller
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)This study aims at experimentally investigating the hydrodynamic behavior of a centrifugal pump, both with and without cavitation. The pump consists of an axial inducer, a centrifugal impeller, and a volute. Three assembly ... -
A Physical Interpretation of Swept Blades in Axial Compressors Employing Spanwise Equilibrium Analysis
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Swept blades are extensively utilized in modern fan and compressor designs to balance the competing requirements of high loading, high throughflow, and adequate stall margin. However, the variations in incidence angle ... -
Enhancement of the Thermodynamic Suppression Effect of Cavitation in a Hydrofoil With a Slit
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)The occurrence and growth of cavitation are suppressed in cryogenic fluids used as propellants for liquid rockets, and this phenomenon is called the thermodynamic suppression effect of cavitation. This effect is attributed ... -
Unsteady Flow and Pressure Pulsation Characteristics in an Ultra-High-Speed Centrifugal Pump Considering the Weak Compressibility Effect
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Ultra-high-speed centrifugal pumps are frequently utilized in chemical and aerospace industries, yet the impact of fluid weak compressibility on pressure pulsation remains unclear. This study employs the delayed detached ... -
Static and Dynamic Time Filtering Techniques for Hybrid RANS-Large Eddy Simulation of Non-Stationary Turbulent Flows
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Unsteady turbulent wall bounded flows can include complex flow physics such as temporally varying mean pressure gradients, intermittent regions of high turbulence intensity, and interaction of different scales of motion. ... -
Development and Validation of Machine-Learned Actuator Line Model for Hydrokinetic Turbine Rotor
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)This study develops and validates a machine-learned (ML) actuator line model (ALM) as a promising advancement in turbine/rotor modeling that can be applied to diverse engineering applications. The model alleviates two ... -
Thermally Mediated Droplet Breakup Dynamics Within a Symmetric T-Junction
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)This article presents a computational-based investigation exploring the influence of thermocapillarity and surface wettability on the splitting behavior of a droplet in a three-dimensional T-junction microchannel. The ... -
An Experimental Investigation of the Impact of Anisotropic Slip Length on Turbulent Flow Over Superhydrophobic Surfaces Within an Open Channel
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)This study investigates the sustainability and applicability of commercial superhydrophobic (SH) coatings for reducing skin friction drag. Three different SH surfaces were applied to flat plates using a spray coating ...