Cavitation Theory

Cavitation Theory explains the formation and collapse of vapor bubbles in a liquid when local pressure drops below the liquid's vapor pressure. This typically occurs around rapidly moving parts like propeller blades or pump impellers. When these bubbles collapse, they create shockwaves that can cause significant surface damage, noise, and vibrations. Understanding cavitation is crucial in designing equipment to minimize such damage and improve efficiency by managing flow conditions to prevent or control bubble formation.