Flash-boiling atomization

Eran Sher; Tali Bar-Kohany; Alexander Rashkovan

doi:10.1016/j.pecs.2007.05.001

Flash-boiling atomization

Eran Sher, Tali Bar-Kohany, Alexander Rashkovan

Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Abstract

Flash-boiling atomization is one of the most effective means of generating a fine and narrow-dispersed spray. Owing to its complexity its potential has not been fully realized to date. The paper reviews the present knowledge of the different mechanisms involved in the flash-boiling atomization process. These include intense nucleation, fast bubbles' growth and liquid atomization. The inter-relationships between the distinctive processes determine the spray quality. Recent experimental observations and physical interpretations have improved our insight and led to better understanding of the whole process. One practical result is the establishment of design criteria for an optimal flash-boiling atomizing system.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	417-439
Number of pages	23
Journal	Progress in Energy and Combustion Science
Volume	34
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecs.2007.05.001
State	Published - 1 Aug 2008

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Chemical Engineering
Fuel Technology
Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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