On the general scaling theory for electrospraying

A systematic dimensional rationale is proposed here to analyse the electrohydro- dynamic equations governing liquid electrospraying phenomena in the well-known steady cone-jet mode with no ambient discharges. As a result, a general, unified de- scription of the complete parametrical space for the em...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor: Gañán-Calvo, Alfonso M.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2004
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Sevilla (US)
Repositorio:idUS. Depósito de Investigación de la Universidad de Sevilla
OAI Identifier:oai:idus.us.es:11441/102495
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/11441/102495
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022112004008870
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Electrohydro- dynamic equations
Electrospraying
Electrohydrodynamics
Fluid dynamics
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Sumario:A systematic dimensional rationale is proposed here to analyse the electrohydro- dynamic equations governing liquid electrospraying phenomena in the well-known steady cone-jet mode with no ambient discharges. As a result, a general, unified de- scription of the complete parametrical space for the emitted current and droplet size is given. Four main distinct subspaces, their relevant boundaries and corresponding scal- ing laws are identified. Laws already proposed fit in their appropriate region, and previously unknown laws are found. A closed solution for the electric current I when inertia and polarization forces dominate is obtained, in agreement with published experimental results.