Particle grouping in standing and moving wave velocity fields. (13th September 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Katoshevski, David; Shakked, Tal; Sazhin, Sergei S.
• Is Part Of: International journal of engineering systems modelling and simulation. Volume 2:Number 3(2010)
• Page Start: 177
• Page End: 182
• Publication Date: 2010-09-13
• Subjects: particles -- standing waves -- particle grouping -- moving waves -- wave velocity -- mathematical modelling -- particle flow; Engineering systems -- Computer simulation -- Periodicals; Engineering systems -- Mathematical models -- Periodicals; 620.0042
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-9758

Abstract

The parameters which control particle grouping characteristics in a standing wave velocity field are elucidated. A mathematical model for particle grouping in a standing wave velocity field is compared with the one describing their grouping in a moving wave velocity field. Two grouping/non-grouping regimes are identified and described. It is pointed out that particle flow in a standing wave velocity field has a smaller range of operating conditions, where grouping is expected, compared with the particle flow in the moving wave.