THE EFFECT OF THE LIQUID VOLUME ON ITS BEHAVIOR UNDER ZERO-G CONDITIONS,
Abstract
The equilibrium conformation of a liquid in a container in the absence of gravity depends on the amount of liquid present, as well as the contact angle and the shape of the container. A general relation is obtained which can be used to determine whether a given liquid in zero-g will cling to the wall or will be concentrated in the center of a tank of a given shape. Calculations are made for the case of cylindrical, cubical and spherical containers for all possible values of the contact angle, i.e., all possible liquid - tank surface combinations. The results are presented in the form of plots of the boundary line separating the two possible conformations. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 27, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0681762
Entities
People
- John Vasiliu
Organizations
- General Dynamics