We study here effects of nozzle layout on the droplet ejection of a micro atomizer, which was fabricated with the arrayed nozzles by the MEMS technology and actuated by a piezoelectric disc. A theoretical model was fi...We study here effects of nozzle layout on the droplet ejection of a micro atomizer, which was fabricated with the arrayed nozzles by the MEMS technology and actuated by a piezoelectric disc. A theoretical model was first built for this piezoelectric-liquid-structure coupling system to characterize the acoustic wave propagation in the liquid chamber, which determined the droplet formation out of nozzles. The modal analysis was carried out numerically to predict resonant frequencies and simulate the corresponding pressure wave field. By comparing the amplitude contours of pressure wave on the liquid-solid interface at nozzle inlets with the designed nozzle layout, behaviors of the device under different vibration modes can be predicted. Experimentally, an impedance analyzer was used to measure the resonant frequencies of the system. Three types of atomizers with different nozzle layouts were fabricated for measuring the effect of nozzle distribution on the ejection performance. The visualization experiment of droplet generation was carried out and volume flow rates of these devices were measured. The good agreement between the experiment and the prediction proved that only the increase of nozzles may not enhance the droplet generation and a design of nozzle distribution from a view-point of frequency is necessary for a resonant related atomizer.展开更多
The semisolid A356 alloy strip was prepared by a novel continuous micro fused-casting process. The microstructure evolution and mechanical property of A356 aluminum alloy strip with different nozzle temperatures were ...The semisolid A356 alloy strip was prepared by a novel continuous micro fused-casting process. The microstructure evolution and mechanical property of A356 aluminum alloy strip with different nozzle temperatures were investigated. The nozzle temperature had great influences on the microstructure and property primarily accompanied with the crystal change in the fused-casting area through the cooling conditions. The results showed that the semisolid A356 alloy strip samples fabricated by micro fused-casting demonstrated good performances and uniform structures with the nozzle temperature at 593 ℃ and the stirring velocity at 700 r/min. The fine grains of the primary α-Al phase with average grain size of 51 μm and shape factor up to 0.71 were obtained under the micro fused-casting process, and the ultimate average vickers hardness came up to 83.39±0.89 HV, and the tensile strength and elongation of the A356 alloy strip reached 245.32 MPa and 7.85%, respectively.展开更多
Instantaneous three-dimensional (3D) density distributions of a shock-cell structure of perfectly and imperfectly expanded supersonic microjets escaping into an ambient space are measured. For the 3D observation of su...Instantaneous three-dimensional (3D) density distributions of a shock-cell structure of perfectly and imperfectly expanded supersonic microjets escaping into an ambient space are measured. For the 3D observation of supersonic microjets, non-scanning 3D computerized tomography (CT) technique using a 20-directional quantitative schlieren optical system with flashlight source is employed for simultaneous schlieren photography. The 3D density distributions data of the microjets are obtained by 3D-CT reconstruction of the projection’s images using maximum likelihood-expectation maximization. Axisymmetric convergent-divergent (Laval) circular and square micro nozzles with operating nozzle pressure ratio 5.0, 4.5, 4.0, 3.67, and 3.5 have been studied. This study examines perfectly expanded, overexpanded, and underexpanded supersonic microjets issued from micro nozzles with fully expanded jet Mach numbers <em>M</em><em><sub>j</sub></em> ranging from 1.47 - 1.71, where the design Mach number is <em>M<sub>d</sub></em> = 1.5. A complex phenomenon for free square microjets called axis switching is clearly observed with two types “upright” and “diagonal” of “cross-shaped”. The initial axis-switching is 45<span style="white-space:nowrap;">°</span> within the first shock-cell range. In addition, from the symmetry and diagonal views of square microjets for the first shock-cells, two different patterns of shock waves are viewed. The shock-cell spacing and supersonic core length for all nozzle pressure ratios are investigated and reported.展开更多
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the flow field on the propulsion nozzle of a micro-turbojet engine in function of the velocity. The 2D axisymmetric numerical simulation was made by using commercial software FL...The purpose of this paper is to analyze the flow field on the propulsion nozzle of a micro-turbojet engine in function of the velocity. The 2D axisymmetric numerical simulation was made by using commercial software FLUENT?. A micro-turbojet engine was also employed for this study and it has the following characteristics: 100 N thrust, 130,000 rpm, mass flow rate 0.2650 kg/s, weight 1.2 kg. This engine is operating in Mexico city under the following conditions: P0, 78,000 Pa T0, 300 K, πc, 2.1 and a turbine entry temperature of 1000 K;it is considered that the nozzle is not choked. For this study, the viscous standard k- model, a semi-empirical model based on transport model equations for the turbulent kinetic energy (k) and its dissipation rate, is used. The transport model equation for k is derived from the ex-act equation, while the transport model equation for is obtained by using physical reasoning and bears resemblance to its mathematically exact counterpart. The employed grids are structured and the boundary conditions are obtained from a thermodynamic analysis. The results that are obtained show an increment of the velocity of 6.25% to the exit propulsion nozzle.展开更多
Two-dimensional critical nozzle flows at low Reynolds numbers are visualized by the rainbow schlieren deflectometry. Experiments have been performed in a region of overexpanded nozzle flow. The variation of the shock ...Two-dimensional critical nozzle flows at low Reynolds numbers are visualized by the rainbow schlieren deflectometry. Experiments have been performed in a region of overexpanded nozzle flow. The variation of the shock structure against the back pressure ratio can be clearly visible with color gradation. Static pressure rises due to the shock-induced flow separation are compared with the previous theories. The unsteady characteristics of overexpanded critical nozzle flows at low Reynolds numbers are quantitatively and qualitatively visualized using laser schlieren and Mach-Zehnder interferometer systems combined with a high-speed digital camera. It was found that an oscillating normal shock wave appears inside the nozzle, and that the shock wave has a specified dominant frequency. Also the time-history of the oscillating shock wave is obtained from both the systems and compared with each other.展开更多
In the paper, the enhanced measurements of the laser micro-jet processing are discussed. In fact, within pure water breakdown threshold of laser, the less focal which focused with the appropriate focusing lens and the...In the paper, the enhanced measurements of the laser micro-jet processing are discussed. In fact, within pure water breakdown threshold of laser, the less focal which focused with the appropriate focusing lens and the small nozzle of water chamber enhance the laser power density ,at the same time, the laser beam transport in the wave guided water with the proper total reflection angle. The laser power which depended on the properties of the diameter, the coupling water chamber and the coupling efficiency of the micro-jet and laser beam expect of the properties of laser.展开更多
The design of fuel nozzle orifices at micrometer scales is crucial for generating desired fuel spray patterns, and consequently optimizing fuel combustion and emission in internal combustion engines. Although there ha...The design of fuel nozzle orifices at micrometer scales is crucial for generating desired fuel spray patterns, and consequently optimizing fuel combustion and emission in internal combustion engines. Although there have been several recent advancements in the characterization of orifice internal geometries, quantitative studies on the orifice internal wall surface characteristics are still challeges due to the lack of effective measuring methods. A new method for quantifying the internal wall surface characteristics of fuel nozzle micro-orifices is presented in this study to achieve a better understanding and prediction of spray characteristics: Firstly, by using the synchrotron X-ray micro CT technology, a three-dimensional digital model of the fuel nozzle tip was constructed. Secondly, a data post-processing technique was then applied to unfold the orifice internal wall surface to a flat base plane. Finally, the conventional surface characteristic quantification techniques can be used to evaluate the wall surface characteristics. Two diesel nozzles with identical orifice geometry design but different hydraulic grinding time were measured using this method. One nozzle was hydro-ground for 2 s while the other was not. The internal wall surfaces of the two orifices were successfully unfolded to base planes and their surface characteristics were respectively analyzed. The surface fluctuation data were perfectly reproduced by a Gaussian distribution function. The standard deviations of the distribution demonstrate the fluctuation range and the distribution of the entire surface fluctuation profiles. As an effective parameter to evaluate the hydraulic grinding process and the spray behaviors, the standard deviation was considered feasible for the analysis of the orifice internal wall surface characteristics.展开更多
Based on the high flux synchrotron X-ray of the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF), high precision 3D digital models of diesel nozzle tips have been established by X-ray micro-tomography technology, which ...Based on the high flux synchrotron X-ray of the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF), high precision 3D digital models of diesel nozzle tips have been established by X-ray micro-tomography technology, which reveal the internal surfaces and structures of orifices. To analyze the machining precision and characteristics of orifice processing methods, an ap- proach is presented based on the parameters of the internal structures of nozzle orifices, including the nozzle diameter, the orifice inner surface waviness, the eccentricity distance and the angle between orifices. Using this approach, two kinds of nozzle orifice processing methods, computerized numerical control drilling and electric discharge machining, have been studied and compared. The results show that this approach enables a simple, direct, and comprehensive contrastive analysis of nozzle orifice processing methods. When processing a single orifice, the electric discharge machining method has obvious advantages. However, when there are multiple orifices, the error levels of the two methods are similar in relation to the symmetry of distribution of the orifices.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(50405001).
文摘We study here effects of nozzle layout on the droplet ejection of a micro atomizer, which was fabricated with the arrayed nozzles by the MEMS technology and actuated by a piezoelectric disc. A theoretical model was first built for this piezoelectric-liquid-structure coupling system to characterize the acoustic wave propagation in the liquid chamber, which determined the droplet formation out of nozzles. The modal analysis was carried out numerically to predict resonant frequencies and simulate the corresponding pressure wave field. By comparing the amplitude contours of pressure wave on the liquid-solid interface at nozzle inlets with the designed nozzle layout, behaviors of the device under different vibration modes can be predicted. Experimentally, an impedance analyzer was used to measure the resonant frequencies of the system. Three types of atomizers with different nozzle layouts were fabricated for measuring the effect of nozzle distribution on the ejection performance. The visualization experiment of droplet generation was carried out and volume flow rates of these devices were measured. The good agreement between the experiment and the prediction proved that only the increase of nozzles may not enhance the droplet generation and a design of nozzle distribution from a view-point of frequency is necessary for a resonant related atomizer.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51341009)。
文摘The semisolid A356 alloy strip was prepared by a novel continuous micro fused-casting process. The microstructure evolution and mechanical property of A356 aluminum alloy strip with different nozzle temperatures were investigated. The nozzle temperature had great influences on the microstructure and property primarily accompanied with the crystal change in the fused-casting area through the cooling conditions. The results showed that the semisolid A356 alloy strip samples fabricated by micro fused-casting demonstrated good performances and uniform structures with the nozzle temperature at 593 ℃ and the stirring velocity at 700 r/min. The fine grains of the primary α-Al phase with average grain size of 51 μm and shape factor up to 0.71 were obtained under the micro fused-casting process, and the ultimate average vickers hardness came up to 83.39±0.89 HV, and the tensile strength and elongation of the A356 alloy strip reached 245.32 MPa and 7.85%, respectively.
文摘Instantaneous three-dimensional (3D) density distributions of a shock-cell structure of perfectly and imperfectly expanded supersonic microjets escaping into an ambient space are measured. For the 3D observation of supersonic microjets, non-scanning 3D computerized tomography (CT) technique using a 20-directional quantitative schlieren optical system with flashlight source is employed for simultaneous schlieren photography. The 3D density distributions data of the microjets are obtained by 3D-CT reconstruction of the projection’s images using maximum likelihood-expectation maximization. Axisymmetric convergent-divergent (Laval) circular and square micro nozzles with operating nozzle pressure ratio 5.0, 4.5, 4.0, 3.67, and 3.5 have been studied. This study examines perfectly expanded, overexpanded, and underexpanded supersonic microjets issued from micro nozzles with fully expanded jet Mach numbers <em>M</em><em><sub>j</sub></em> ranging from 1.47 - 1.71, where the design Mach number is <em>M<sub>d</sub></em> = 1.5. A complex phenomenon for free square microjets called axis switching is clearly observed with two types “upright” and “diagonal” of “cross-shaped”. The initial axis-switching is 45<span style="white-space:nowrap;">°</span> within the first shock-cell range. In addition, from the symmetry and diagonal views of square microjets for the first shock-cells, two different patterns of shock waves are viewed. The shock-cell spacing and supersonic core length for all nozzle pressure ratios are investigated and reported.
文摘The purpose of this paper is to analyze the flow field on the propulsion nozzle of a micro-turbojet engine in function of the velocity. The 2D axisymmetric numerical simulation was made by using commercial software FLUENT?. A micro-turbojet engine was also employed for this study and it has the following characteristics: 100 N thrust, 130,000 rpm, mass flow rate 0.2650 kg/s, weight 1.2 kg. This engine is operating in Mexico city under the following conditions: P0, 78,000 Pa T0, 300 K, πc, 2.1 and a turbine entry temperature of 1000 K;it is considered that the nozzle is not choked. For this study, the viscous standard k- model, a semi-empirical model based on transport model equations for the turbulent kinetic energy (k) and its dissipation rate, is used. The transport model equation for k is derived from the ex-act equation, while the transport model equation for is obtained by using physical reasoning and bears resemblance to its mathematically exact counterpart. The employed grids are structured and the boundary conditions are obtained from a thermodynamic analysis. The results that are obtained show an increment of the velocity of 6.25% to the exit propulsion nozzle.
文摘Two-dimensional critical nozzle flows at low Reynolds numbers are visualized by the rainbow schlieren deflectometry. Experiments have been performed in a region of overexpanded nozzle flow. The variation of the shock structure against the back pressure ratio can be clearly visible with color gradation. Static pressure rises due to the shock-induced flow separation are compared with the previous theories. The unsteady characteristics of overexpanded critical nozzle flows at low Reynolds numbers are quantitatively and qualitatively visualized using laser schlieren and Mach-Zehnder interferometer systems combined with a high-speed digital camera. It was found that an oscillating normal shock wave appears inside the nozzle, and that the shock wave has a specified dominant frequency. Also the time-history of the oscillating shock wave is obtained from both the systems and compared with each other.
文摘In the paper, the enhanced measurements of the laser micro-jet processing are discussed. In fact, within pure water breakdown threshold of laser, the less focal which focused with the appropriate focusing lens and the small nozzle of water chamber enhance the laser power density ,at the same time, the laser beam transport in the wave guided water with the proper total reflection angle. The laser power which depended on the properties of the diameter, the coupling water chamber and the coupling efficiency of the micro-jet and laser beam expect of the properties of laser.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.91441125,51106113,51006075)the Key Project of the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility(Grant No.2016-SSRF-ZD-004512)Tongji University Outstanding Young Talents Project(Grant No.2015KJ037)
文摘The design of fuel nozzle orifices at micrometer scales is crucial for generating desired fuel spray patterns, and consequently optimizing fuel combustion and emission in internal combustion engines. Although there have been several recent advancements in the characterization of orifice internal geometries, quantitative studies on the orifice internal wall surface characteristics are still challeges due to the lack of effective measuring methods. A new method for quantifying the internal wall surface characteristics of fuel nozzle micro-orifices is presented in this study to achieve a better understanding and prediction of spray characteristics: Firstly, by using the synchrotron X-ray micro CT technology, a three-dimensional digital model of the fuel nozzle tip was constructed. Secondly, a data post-processing technique was then applied to unfold the orifice internal wall surface to a flat base plane. Finally, the conventional surface characteristic quantification techniques can be used to evaluate the wall surface characteristics. Two diesel nozzles with identical orifice geometry design but different hydraulic grinding time were measured using this method. One nozzle was hydro-ground for 2 s while the other was not. The internal wall surfaces of the two orifices were successfully unfolded to base planes and their surface characteristics were respectively analyzed. The surface fluctuation data were perfectly reproduced by a Gaussian distribution function. The standard deviations of the distribution demonstrate the fluctuation range and the distribution of the entire surface fluctuation profiles. As an effective parameter to evaluate the hydraulic grinding process and the spray behaviors, the standard deviation was considered feasible for the analysis of the orifice internal wall surface characteristics.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 50946052, 51076118 and 51006075)the New Century Excellent Talents (No. NCET-10-0605)+2 种基金the Shanghai Rising-Star Program (No. 11QH1402500)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiesthe Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (No. 200802471052)
文摘Based on the high flux synchrotron X-ray of the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF), high precision 3D digital models of diesel nozzle tips have been established by X-ray micro-tomography technology, which reveal the internal surfaces and structures of orifices. To analyze the machining precision and characteristics of orifice processing methods, an ap- proach is presented based on the parameters of the internal structures of nozzle orifices, including the nozzle diameter, the orifice inner surface waviness, the eccentricity distance and the angle between orifices. Using this approach, two kinds of nozzle orifice processing methods, computerized numerical control drilling and electric discharge machining, have been studied and compared. The results show that this approach enables a simple, direct, and comprehensive contrastive analysis of nozzle orifice processing methods. When processing a single orifice, the electric discharge machining method has obvious advantages. However, when there are multiple orifices, the error levels of the two methods are similar in relation to the symmetry of distribution of the orifices.
