Comparison of Periodic Flow Fields in a Radial Pump among CFD, PIV, and LDV Results

Figure 8

Comparison of turbulence intensities at 𝜑=0 deg.

(a) 𝑟/𝑅₂=0.757

(b) 𝑟/𝑅₂=0.811

(c) 𝑟/𝑅₂=0.850

(d) 𝑟/𝑅₂=0.890

(e) 𝑟/𝑅₂=0.930

(f) 𝑟/𝑅₂=0.957

(g) 𝑟/𝑅₂=0.983

(h) 𝑟/𝑅₂=1.010

(i) Diffuser inlet throat

(j) Diffuser outlet throat