The Measurement of Bubble Size Distribution Using Scattered Light.
Abstract
The bubble size distribution in a flow is obtained by measuring light energy scattered from a bubble. A laser beam is passed through the test section at an angle of 60 deg to the flow direction. On the opposite side of the test section a receiver, composed of lenses and slits, discriminates a small volume of the laser beam. Bubbles flowing through this volume scatter light into the receiver. A photomultiplier tube converts the light into an electric pulse. The pulse height is proportional to bubble size. The pulse are shaped, counted, and grouped according to their height by a pulse height analyzer. After a predetermined time the number of bubbles versus size is displayed on an oscilloscope or x-y plotter. The system has measured bubbles in the range of 0.005 to 0.04 inches. Optimizing the operating angle and reducing noise should allow measurement in the range of 0.001 inch. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0715347
Entities
People
- E. S. Tebay
- I. Ianda
- John D. Lawrence
- V. Johnson