Abstract: In turbulent liquid jet impingement, a spray of droplets often breaks off of the liquid layer formed on the target. This splattering of liquid alters the efficiencies of jet impingement heat ...

Abstract: In this study, we investigate the growth of surface disturbances on turbulent liquid jets in air and its relation to the amount of splattering when the jet strikes a target. A laser-based ...

Abstract: Observed average breakup lengths are presented for free orifice jets of superheated water and liquid nitrogen, and subcooled water. Dimensionless, semiempirical expressions are developed for both ...

Abstract: Relative to solar water heaters, solar air heaters have received relatively little investigation and have resulted in few commercial products. However, in the context of a humidification-dehumidification ...