Two-dimensional fluid droplet arrays generated using a single nozzle

Patent · Tue Nov 02 00:00:00 EST 1999

OSTI ID:20013845

Lee, E R; Perl, M L

Amplitudes of drive pulses received by a horizontally-placed dropper determine the horizontal displacements of droplets relative to an ejection aperture of the dropper. The drive pulses are varied such that the dropper generates a two-dimensional array of vertically-falling droplets. Vertical and horizontal interdroplet spacings may be varied in real time. Applications include droplet analysis experiments such as Millikan fractional charge searches and aerosol characterization, as well as material deposition applications.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-76SF00515
• OSTI ID: 20013845
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: 2 Nov 1999
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
DROPLETS
DESIGN
NOZZLES
USES
FLUIDS