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Brian Ellis Dallstream
Department of Civil-Mechanical Engineering
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Advisors: Dr. Brian A. Fricke and Dr. Bryan R. Becker
Abstract
A discussion is presented regarding the general applications of atomization and how past researchers have developed and advanced the theories of atomization. The theories have been somewhat successful; however a universal theory for atomization has not yet been developed. It is shown that Castleman provides the best definition of atomization and it is used to describe how globules of liquid are sheared off as a ligament and atomize through an orifice. Equations describing the flows of a gas and liquid mixture through an orifice are derived. An equation for the concentration of the aerosol exiting the orifice is described. Finally, a brief discussion about droplet break up is considered with a short explanation of future work.
Brian Dallstream earned both his undergraduate and masters degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). He is currently an engineer in training (EIT) and has experience in the engineering design of valves for nuclear facilities, pipe stress analysis, and the validation of finite element pre-packaged software. He has worked in both the consulting engineering field and academia, and enjoys largely the fields of heat transfer and fluid flow. Currently, Brian is a Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering at UMKC and has aspirations in both research and teaching. When Brian is not at UMKC, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and building/flying model aviation.
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