Modeling Liquid Jet Atomization Processes.

Abstract

This report summarizes efforts in developing an analytic/numerical modeling capability for both steady and unsteady liquid jet atomization processes. The research involves the application of boundary element methods to model nonlinear deformation of liquid surfaces. An inviscid model has been developed to investigate dynamics of a finite-length jet which includes the presence of the orifice flow passages. In addition, a second model has been developed to simulate gas-phase interactions with the distorting jet surface. Preliminary developments associated with a viscous model are also discussed. (AN)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 19, 1994
Accession Number
ADA294888

Entities

People

  • Stephen D. Heister

Organizations

  • Purdue University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Element Methods
  • Boundary Layer
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Science
  • Differential Equations
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Frequency Shift
  • Geometry
  • Injectors
  • Liquid Jets
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Nonlinear Dynamics
  • Rocket Engines

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.