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Field injection electrostatic spraying of liquid hydrogen

Journal Article · · J. Appl. Phys.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.341301· OSTI ID:6829985
Uniform charged liquid-hydrogen drops are produced using the method of field injection electrostatic spraying. This method consists of forming a meniscus of liquid hydrogen at the end of a glass nozzle and injecting charge into the liquid using a sharp electrode raised to a high voltage. A small pressure drop across the nozzle results in a constant volume flow rate of liquid through the nozzle allowing a drop to form and drip off. As the amount of charge injection increases with the raised needle electrode voltage, the drop size decreases due to the increased electrostatic forces compensating for the surface tension forces. As a result, the drops drip off at an increased frequency. Eventually a charged jet forms which in turn breaks up into small uniform charged drops. A detailed description of the experimental apparatus is presented. Experimental results are presented and discussed.
Research Organization:
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois, 1406 West Green Street, Urbana, Illinois 61801
OSTI ID:
6829985
Journal Information:
J. Appl. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 64:9; ISSN JAPIA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English