Table 1 Classification of water jets
Classification criteria | Classification categories |
|---|---|
Jet characteristics | Single-phase fluid jets, solid-liquid two-phase jets, solid-liquid-gas three-phase jets |
Jet media | Non-Newtonian fluid jets, Newtonian fluid jets |
Jet environment | Submerged jets, non-submerged jets |
Jet generation mechanism | Continuous jets, discontinuous jets |
Jet pressure | Low-pressure jet (0∼35 MPa), high-pressure jet (35∼140 MPa), ultra high-pressure jet (> 140 MPa) |
Wall conditions | Free jet, non-free jet |