Advanced Modeling and Simulation of Turbulent Sprays

Abstract

Spray and atomization have been extensively studied in the past due to their broad applications in areas such as agricultural spraying, chemical coatings, pharmaceutical synthesis, inhalation aerosols, fuel spray in engines, and so on. Droplet size distribution and breakup pattern are the most important characteristics of spray since it determines the performance, efficiency, or safety. For example, in agricultural spray the goal is to control the number of fine droplets with diameter of 100 micron or less, since they will drift in air and causing contamination and damage to non-target crops, animals, and human.