Wave characteristics of the falling liquid film in the development region at high Reynolds numbers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2019.115454
Abstract: Abstract The wave characteristics of the turbulent falling liquid film in the development region along the vertical Perspex plate were studied by using an Ultrasonic Doppler Velocimetry (a non-intrusive technique). The instantaneous thickness of the… read more here.
Keywords: wave characteristics; liquid film; film development; film ... See more keywords
Measurement of heat transfer coefficient profile during quenching of a vertical hot wall with a falling liquid film
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2020.110629
Abstract: Abstract In the safety analysis of LWRs, spatial distribution of the heat transfer coefficient (HTC) in the vicinity of the rewetting front is of importance in order to predict the rewetting velocity of high-temperature fuel… read more here.
Keywords: htc profile; liquid film; transfer coefficient; heat transfer ... See more keywords
Spanwise structuring and rivulet formation in suspended falling liquid films
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DOI: 10.1103/physrevfluids.6.084805
Abstract: In thin films flowing down the underside of an inclined planar substrate, surface topology is known to evolve towards a spanwise structuring of rivulets. While experiments imply a connection between long-term spanwise structuring and primary… read more here.
Keywords: spanwise structuring; liquid films; structuring rivulet; rivulet formation ... See more keywords