Liquid Atomization [Hardcover]

Covering the basics of liquid atomization, this book familiarizes readers with the physical processes of liquid atomization, the main types of atomizers and their design, measurements of spray characteristics, experimental investigations of atomizers, and application of atomizers. It demonstrates how to calculate and design atomizers and how to measure the macro- and microstructure parameters of atomized liquid. With a copious amount of numerical problems available for use as student tutorials, the book is suitable as a supplemental text for courses in mechanical, chemical, fuel, aeronautical, civil, and agricultural engineering.INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS
Various Methods of Liquid Atomization
Areas of Applications of Atomized Liquids
Liquids Used for Atomization Processes
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THEORETICAL BASIS OF THE PROCESS OF ATOMIZATION
Theory of Disintegration of Jets, Sheets, and Drops
Stability and Disintegration of Liquid Jets and Sheets
Dimensionless Criteria of the Atomization Process
Disintegration and Coalescence
Drop Ballistics
Uniform Drops
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PARAMETERS OF ATOMIZED LIQUID
Flow Rate of Atomized Liquid
Macrostructure of Atomized Liquid
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TYPES OF ATOMIZERS
Jet Atomization
Swirl Atomization
Jet-Swirl Atomization
Pneumatic (Twin-Fluid) Atomizers
Rotary Atomizers
Miscellaneous Atomizers
Material, Technological, and Maintenance Problems
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DESIGN OF ATOMIZERS
Design of Jet Atomizers
Design of a Swirl Atomizer
Design of a Jet-Swirl Atomizer
Design of a Pneumatic Atomizer
Design of a Rotary Atomizer
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EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS
Jet Atomizers
Swirl Atomizers
Pneumatic Atomizers
Rotary Atomizers
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EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES AND MEASURING DEVICES
Scope of Investigatiol“M