Calculation of two-phase dispersed droplet-in-vapor flows including normal shock waves (open access)

Calculation of two-phase dispersed droplet-in-vapor flows including normal shock waves

A method for calculating quasi-one-dimensional, steady-state, two-phase dispersed droplet-in-vapor flow has been developed. The technique is applicable to both subsonic and supersonic single component flow in which normal shock waves may occur, and is the basis for a two-dimensional model. The flow is assumed to be inviscid except for droplet drag. Temperature and pressure equilibrium between phases is assumed, although this is not a requirement of the technique. Example calculations of flow in one-dimensional nozzles with and without normal shocks are given and compared with experimentally measured pressure profiles for both low quality and high quality two-phase steam/water flow.
Date: July 28, 1976
Creator: Comfort, W. J.; Alger, T. W.; Giedt, W. H. & Crowe, C. T.
System: The UNT Digital Library