Modeling of H₂O/D₂O Condensation in Supersonic Nozzles
Abstract
We have developed a steady state 1-D model to examine the formation and growth of H2O/D2O droplets in a supersonic nozzle. The particle formation rate is predicted using Hale's scaled nucleation model. Droplet growth is modeled with five different growth laws. Both isothermal and nonisothermal growth laws are considered. We compared the predicted droplet sizes and number densities, to the values determined by in situ small angle x-ray scattering experiments (SAXS) conducted under similar conditions. Contrary to our expectations, the isothermal calculations are closer to the experimental results than anticipated. Nonisothermal droplet growth does not quench nucleation rapidly enough and almost always overpredicts the number density and, therefore, underpredicts the droplet sizes.
Recommended Citation
S. Sinha et al., "Modeling of H₂O/D₂O Condensation in Supersonic Nozzles," Aerosol Science and Technology, Taylor & Francis, Jan 2009.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1080/02786820802441771
Department(s)
Physics
Keywords and Phrases
Aerosols; Condensation; Supersonic nozzles
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0278-6826
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2009 Taylor & Francis, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2009
