Short Course on Atomization and Sprays 2018

This short course has the aim to present the current
understanding and state-of-the-art of atomization
fundamentals, their realization in atomizer systems
and their application in a wide variety of
engineering branches, including spray drying, spray
coating, spray cooling, fuel injection, etc.
These aspects are first addressed theoretically in
terms of hydrodynamic instabilities of liquid jets
and sheets – primary atomization. This is followed
by considerations about the break-up of single
droplets – secondary atomization. Engineering
solutions for realizing the different atomization
mechanisms are then presented.
The second day is devoted to experimental descriptors
and diagnostics of sprays and droplets.
Both non-optical and optical techniques are addressed.
Focus is placed on drop size and velocity
determination, but an overview is also given about
more advanced techniques, allowing temperature
and composition to be determined.
The third day presents possibilities for simulating
atomization and spray processes. Modelling of
primary atomization is discussed, as well as
transport processes within sprays and spray/wall
interactions.
The final day of the course covers a wide variety of
applications and how spray systems have been
developed and customized to meet specific requirements
and constraints.