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Dynamical similarity and universality of drop size and velocity spectra in sprays
K. Dhivyaraja,
Published in Cambridge University Press
2019
Volume: 860
   
Pages: 510 - 543
Abstract
Sprays are a class of multiphase flows which exhibit a wide range of drop size and velocity scales spanning several orders of magnitude. The objective of the current work is to experimentally investigate the prospect of dynamical similarity in these flows. We are also motivated to identify a choice of length and time scales which could lead towards a universal description of the drop size and velocity spectra. Towards this end, we have fabricated a cohort of geometrically similar pressure swirl atomizers using micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) as well as additive manufacturing technology. We have characterized the dynamical characteristics of the sprays as well as the drop size and velocity spectra (in terms of probability density functions, p.d.f.s) over a wide range of Reynolds and Weber numbers using high-speed imaging and phase Doppler interferometry, respectively. We show that the dimensionless Sauter mean diameter scaled to the boundary layer thickness in the liquid sheet at the nozzle exit exhibits self-similarity in the core region of the spray, but not in the outer zone. In addition, we show that global drop size spectra in the sprays show two distinct characteristics. The spectra from varying and collapse onto a universal p.d.f. for drops of size where 1$]]>. For
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JournalData powered by TypesetJournal of Fluid Mechanics
PublisherData powered by TypesetCambridge University Press
ISSN00221120
Open AccessNo
Concepts (23)
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    Atomization
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    ATOMIZERS
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    Boundary layer flow
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    Boundary layers
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    Liquids
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    MEMS
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    Modal analysis
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    Probability density function
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    Spray nozzles
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    Velocity
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    Additive manufacturing technology
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    Boundary layer thickness
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    DYNAMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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    MEMS/NEMS
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    Micro electromechanical system (mems)
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    PHASE DOPPLER INTERFEROMETRIES
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    PRESSURE SWIRL ATOMIZERS
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    Sauter mean diameter (smd)
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    Drops
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    Aerosol
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    Droplet
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    Multiphase flow
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    Reynolds number