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Fuel, 1996
A simplified equation of the Nukiyama-Tanasawa type for droplet size distribution in sprays is ob... more A simplified equation of the Nukiyama-Tanasawa type for droplet size distribution in sprays is obtained from the synergetic concept of entropy information, assuming spherical droplets and zero and infinity as their limit sizes. The introduction of Sauter mean diameter (SMD) definition in that equation yields a new distribution function dependent solely on SMD, which is calculated from available correlations for pressurejet and pre-filming airblast atomizers. For plain-jet airblast atomizers a new and dimensionally consistent correlation is determined. Several droplet size distributions are then predicted. Experimental data are compared with predictions of SMD; the agreement is satisfactory.
Fuel, 1996
A simplified equation of the Nukiyama-Tanasawa type for droplet size distribution in sprays is ob... more A simplified equation of the Nukiyama-Tanasawa type for droplet size distribution in sprays is obtained from the synergetic concept of entropy information, assuming spherical droplets and zero and infinity as their limit sizes. The introduction of Sauter mean diameter (SMD) definition in that equation yields a new distribution function dependent solely on SMD, which is calculated from available correlations for pressurejet and pre-filming airblast atomizers. For plain-jet airblast atomizers a new and dimensionally consistent correlation is determined. Several droplet size distributions are then predicted. Experimental data are compared with predictions of SMD; the agreement is satisfactory.