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Dynamics of water droplet distortion and break-up in a uniform electric field

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Abstract

Distortion of a free droplet in a uniform electric field is studied numerically using the Boundary Element Method. It is assumed that the droplet is made of an ideally conducting liquid. There exists a critical magnitude of the electric field intensity. The droplet oscillates for weaker electric fields and elongates until a thin jet emanating from the droplet tip is formed for stronger electric fields. Numerical predictions agree reasonably well with the available experimental data. © 2010 IEEE.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2010 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2010
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event2010 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2010 - Houston, TX, United States
Duration: 3 Oct 20107 Oct 2010

Publication series

NameConference Record - IAS Annual Meeting (IEEE Industry Applications Society)
ISSN (Print)0197-2618

Conference

Conference2010 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2010
PlaceUnited States
CityHouston, TX
Period3/10/107/10/10

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Research Keywords

  • Droplet distortion
  • Electric field
  • Electrohydrodynamics
  • Numerical simulation

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