Separation Criteria for Off-Axis Binary Drop Collisions. (25th May 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Saroka, Mary D.; Ashgriz, Nasser
• Other Names: Spall Robert Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of fluids. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-05-25
• Subjects: Fluids -- Periodicals; Fluids; Periodicals
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/405696
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2356-7376

Abstract

Abstract : Off-axis collisions of two equal size droplets are investigated numerically. Various governing processes in such collisions are discussed. Several commonly used theoretical models that predict the onset of separation after collision are evaluated based on the processes observed numerically. A separation criterion based on droplet deformation is found. The numerical results are used to assess the validity of some commonly used phenomenological models for drop separation after collision. Also, a critical Weber number for the droplet separation after grazing collision is reported. The effect of Reynolds number is investigated and regions of permanent coalescence and separation are plotted in a Weber-Reynolds number plane for high impact parameter collisions.