Optimal Design of Inlet Passage for Waterjet Propulsion System Based on Flow and Geometric Parameters

Figure 10

Velocity distribution contours at the outlet section of inlet passage with different IVRs. (a) 0.5, (b) 0.59, (c) 0.67, (d) 0.78, (e) 0.94, (f) 1.18, (g) 1.64, and (h) 2.38.

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