Image Analysis of Breakup of Liquid Sheet into Small Droplets

What is it about?

This paper looks into the complex process of liquid atomization or the breakup of fluids into small droplets. Specifically, we take high speed images and subject them to a series of analysis that lets us determine many features of this atomization process. For instance, we can measure the size of the droplets and track their movements through space.

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Photo by Serenity Mitchell on Unsplash

Photo by Serenity Mitchell on Unsplash

Why is it important?

Spray atomization is commonly used in crop dusting, combustion engines, chemical reactors, medical sprays, and common cleaning sprays. Well controlled droplet sizing is important to have high fuel efficiency, effective fertilizer distribution, and many other features. Being able to characterize the spray well allows for testing of different system to determine the best setup for effective atomization for the relevant application.