Numerical Predictions of Cavitating Flow around Model Scale Propellers by CFD and Advanced Model Calibration

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International Journal of Rotating Machinery

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Figure 6: Numerical Predictions of Cavitating Flow around Model Scale Propellers by CFD and Advanced Model Calibration 