Publication Date
Spring 4-23-2025
School
School of Engineering and Computational Sciences
Major
Engineering: Mechanical
Keywords
atomization, computational fluid dynamics
Disciplines
Computational Engineering | Computer-Aided Engineering and Design | Fluid Dynamics
Recommended Citation
Miller, Caleb, "A Comparison and Investigation of 2D Axisymmetric and 3D Models for the Wave Augmented Varicose Explosions Atomizer" (2025). Senior Honors Theses. 1525.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/1525
Abstract
Atomization of non-Newtonian, high-viscosity fluids is a challenging task with many applications. One method of atomizing these types of flows is the Wave Augmented Varicose Explosions (WAVE) atomizer. Using this framework, the study establishes an analysis methodology, investigates the relationship between 2D axisymmetric (2DA) and 3D models, and provides analysis of geometric, non-geometric, and non-dimensional parameter influences on the atomizer characterization in 2DA models. The study found that 2DA models can provide viable predictions of certain 3D model characteristics, established several mathematical models for parameter relationships among 2DA models, and identified certain metrics as inadequate predictors of atomizer characteristics in 2DA models.
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Computational Engineering Commons, Computer-Aided Engineering and Design Commons, Fluid Dynamics Commons
