Ashgriz N. (ed.). Handbook of Atomization and Sprays: Theory and Applications

Springer, 2011. — 951 р. — ISBN 1441972633.This book is intended to provide an overview of the processes that occur in atomization and spray systems. It covers both the classical, theoretical concepts of atomization and more recent developments. The book is organized into four parts. Part I deals with the basic elements of a liquid that form a spray. These are liquid jets, sheets, and drops. Part II deals with theories of atomization and sprays. Part III discusses spray nozzles and their behavior. Part IV concludes with spray applications.
The atomization process is very complex, involving highly turbulent and convoluted interfaces as well as breakup and coalescence of liquid masses. However, the models currently used to describe the atomization process are based on simple laminar instability theories. In many spray nozzles, a liquid is forced through an orifice. These types of nozzles form a liquid jet at low injection pressures. Therefore, the instability theory of liquid jets is used as a first estimate of the droplets that may be formed by these nozzles. In many other spray nozzles, a liquid sheet is formed prior to atomization. Therefore, the instability theory of a liquid sheet is used for these prefilming nozzles.Principles of atomization
Computational methods in atomization and sprays
Droplets and spray processes
Spray and droplet generation
Spray application in combustion systems
Powder production via spray methods
Spray coating
Other spray applications
Spray diagnostic techniques.