sprays research

The unique capabilities of spray research are able to support an extensive array of research projects concerning the behavior of industrial-scale atomizers under a broad range of realistic process conditions and environments. 

Previous studies include:

• investigations of the dynamics of intersecting sprays of large-volume, low-pressure direct-pressure atomizers

• effect of low surface-tension [56 to 22 dynes/cm] simulants on performance of medium-flow direct-pressure atomizers

• effect of high-viscosity [200 to 2300 cps] simulants on performance of medium-flow air-atomizers

• effect of imposed co-current high-velocity [44 m/sec] air flow on performance of medium-flow air-atomizers

• effect of washing cycles on performance of full-scale mist eliminator geometries

• effect of moderate over-pressure [2.4 to 7.6 barg / 35 to 110 psig] on performance of low-flow direct-pressure atomizers

• investigations of water flow capacities of moderate-flow air-atomizers utilizing saturated steam as the atomizing fluid

• effect of low surface-tension [40 to 22 dynes/cm] simulants on performance of medium-flow air-atomizers

• effect of additives on the production of respirable aerosols by machine tool mist cooling/lubrication systems

• optimization of the geometry of large multi-atomizer arrays for use in the absorber sections of wet FGD towers

• investigation of the dynamics of intersecting sprays of close arrays of large air-atomizers

• effect of operating parameters and geometry on effectiveness of roll dampening systems on large web presses