Open AccessInterpreting Liquid Atomization Efficiency
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal on engineering technologies and informatics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2769-6146
DOI - 10.51626/ijeti.2021.02.00024
Subject(s) - sauter mean diameter , injector , drop (telecommunication) , work (physics) , liquid liquid , mechanics , materials science , process engineering , value (mathematics) , thermodynamics , mathematics , mechanical engineering , physics , chemistry , statistics , chromatography , engineering , nozzle
Liquid atomization involves several mechanisms transforming a bulk of liquid into small droplets. The atomization efficiency usefulness is questionable considering its low values (0.01-1%). This work presents a general definition for atomization efficiency andexplains why the Sauter mean diameter is the appropriate characteristic drop size (and no other mean diameter value). Finally, future directions are suggested for developing injector design tools from atomization efficiency.