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Title: Three-dimensional simulation of rivulet and film flows over an inclined plate: Effects of solvent properties and contact angle

Journal Article · · Chemical Engineering Science

This is the paper we drafted based on CCSI Task 3 work on wetted area prediction with volume of fluids method.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1253862
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-111560; AA9010100
Journal Information:
Chemical Engineering Science, Vol. 142; ISSN 0009-2509
Publisher:
Elsevier
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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