Control of Droplet Characteristics in Liquid Atomization with Suspended Particles

Publication Reference
ARR-39-04
Author Last Name
Bauckhage
Authors
B. Mulhem, O. Kurt, U. Fritsching, G. Schulte and K. Bauckhage
Publication Year
2002
Country
Germany

The process of disintegration of liquid/solid suspension jets and sheets by atomization is analysed in a fundamental manner and visualized by suitable measurement methods, which allow qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the process. Supporting numerical analysis and theoretical derivations will contribute to basic understanding and control of the suspension atomization process. Model suspensions will be atomized by means of conventional and specifically designed atomizers. The fourth year activities that are reported here include:

  • Experimental investigations of suspension atomization in twin-fluid atomizer
  • Experimental investigations of suspension atomization in rotary-atomizer

Model suspensions based on water with industrial relevant suspended particles (China Clay) have been atomized by means of twin-fluid atomizer. Model suspensions based on water and water/CMC-(carboxymetylcellulose) mixture with suspended glass particles have been atomized by means of a rotary atomizer.