Dynamics of Droplets

Intended to provide an up-to-date overview of the field, this book is also likely to become a standard work of reference on the science of droplets. Beginning with the theoretical background important for droplet dynamics, it continues with a presentation of the various methods for generating single droplets and regular droplet systems. Also included is a detailed description of the experimental methods employed in droplet research. A special chapter is devoted to the various types of droplet interactions without phase transition. A separate chapter then treats many examples of the possible phase transition processes. The final part of the book gives a summary of important applications. With its comprehensive content, this book will be of interest to all scientists and lecturers concerned with two-phase flow, spray technology, heterogeneous combustion, and aerosol science.

1. Theory. - 2. Droplet Generation. - 3. Droplet Systems. - 4. Experimental and Measurement Techniques. - 5. Experiments to Study Mechanical Interactions. - 6. Experiments to Study Phase Transition Processes. - 7. Miscellaneous Applications. - References.