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On the general scaling theory for electrospraying

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 May 2004

ALFONSO M. GAÑÁN-CALVO
ALFONSO M. GAÑÁN-CALVO
Affiliation:
Grupo de Mecánica de Fluidos, E.S.I, Universidad de Sevilla, Camino de los Descubrimientos s/n 41092 Spain
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Abstract

A systematic dimensional rationale is proposed here to analyse the electrohydro-dynamic equations governing liquid electrospraying phenomena in the well-known steady cone-jet mode with no ambient discharges. As a result, a general, unified description of the complete parametrical space for the emitted current and droplet size is given. Four main distinct subspaces, their relevant boundaries and corresponding scaling laws are identified. Laws already proposed fit in their appropriate region, and previously unknown laws are found. A closed solution for the electric current I when inertia and polarization forces dominate is obtained, in agreement with published experimental results.

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Journal of Fluid Mechanics , Volume 507 , 25 May 2004 , pp. 203 - 212a
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© 2004 Cambridge University Press

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