Erosion study of the Steel UST 37-2
by vibratory cavitation
The paper presents the results of the experiment cavitation vibrators, carried on carbon steel for general use UST 37-2, used in the manufacture of hydraulic turbine components, along the route of water flow into the turbine. Testing is performed on standard crystal vibrator device piezo ceramic of the Cavitation Laboratory of the University Politehnica Timisoara. OH12NDL comparison with standard steel and grey iron with pearlite structure shows that steel has low resistance to cavitation generated by the vibrator device, therefore not recommended in the manufacture of parts in areas of developed cavitation. Keywords: erosion, cavitation, carbon steel, average depth of erosion, erosion rate, vibrator device Cuvinte cheie: eroziune, cavitație, oțel carbon, adâncime medie de eroziune, viteza de eroziune, aparat vibrator