Experimental Investigation of the Hydrodynamics of a Plunging Two-phase Plane Jet


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Plane two-phase (liquid + gas) jets occur in plunging jet bubble columns, and have potential applications in the inertial confinement fusion systems. In this investigation, some basic hydrodynamic and stability characteristics of these jets are studied. An experimental test facility is used where plunging plane two-phase jets are generated using air and water. The jet inlet flow characteristics are systematically varied. The void fraction distribution in the jet is measured at several locations along the jet, using the Gamma-Ray densitometry technique. The jet thickness is also measured. The void distribution profiles are then used for the qualitative assessment of the internal flow and phase interaction phenomena in the jet. The limits of the stability of the jet are also experimentally specified. Theoretical modeling of the macroscopic flow phenomena is also addressed.










AIAA Journal


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Twenty-Second Symposium on Naval Hydrodynamics


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The Twenty-Second Symposium on Naval Hydrodynamics was held in Washington, D.C., from August 9-14, 1998. It coincided with the 100th anniversary of the David Taylor Model Basin. This international symposium was organized jointly by the Office of Naval Research (Mechanics and Energy Conversion S&T Division), the National Research Council (Naval Studies Board), and the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (David Taylor Model Basin). This biennial symposium promotes the technical exchange of naval research developments of common interest to all the countries of the world. The forum encourages both formal and informal discussion of the presented papers, and the occasion provides an opportunity for direct communication between international peers.







Mixing in Inland and Coastal Waters


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This book is an outgrowth of research contributions and teaching experiences by all the authors in applying modern fluid mechanics to problems of pollutant transport and mixing in the water environment. It should be suitable for use in first year graduate level courses for engineering and science students, although more material is contained than can reasonably be taught in a one-year course, and most instructors will probably wish to cover only selected potions. The book should also be useful as a reference for practicing hydraulic and environmental engineers, as well as anyone involved in engineering studies for disposal of wastes into the environment. The practicing consulting or design engineer will find a thorough explanation of the fundamental processes, as well as many references to the current technical literature, the student should gain a deep enough understanding of basics to be able to read with understanding the future technical literature evolving in this evolving field.