Liquid atomization
Abstract
The present text defines the physical processes of liquid atomization, the primary types of atomizers and their design, and ways of measuring spray characteristics; it also presents experimental investigation results on atomizers and illustrative applications for them. Attention is given to the macrostructural and microstructural parameters of atomized liquids; swirl, pneumatic, and rotary atomizers; and optical drop sizing methods, with emphasis on nonintrusive optical methods.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report A
- Pub Date:
- 1993
- Bibcode:
- 1993STIA...9412494B
- Keywords:
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- Atomizers;
- Fluid Dynamics;
- Liquid Atomization;
- Design Analysis;
- Drop Size;
- Drops (Liquids);
- Flow Measurement;
- Flow Theory;
- Flow Velocity;
- Fluid Jets;
- Parameter Identification;
- Particle Size Distribution;
- Pneumatic Equipment;
- Swirling;
- Velocity Measurement;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer