A Flow Visualization Study of Thin Liquid Film Formed due to Centrifugal Force

Authors

  • Shah Muhammad Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore,Pakistan.
  • Javed Rabbani Khan UET Lahore

Keywords:

Direct visualization, surface flow, Optical methods

Abstract

Performance of a surface to conduct Heat/Mass transfer to the liquid flowing depends upon the thickness of film the liquid form over the surface. A rotating surface because of centrifugal force tends to thin and accelerate the film mechanics which translates into higher Heat/Mass transfer coefficients. However the performance of such surfaces also depends on continuity of the film over the surface, volute formation and percentage of area covered with the film. The main motivation of the present study is to determine the minimum flow rates, at different rotational speeds required to cover the entire surface of the disk with minimum thickness.

Author Biographies

Shah Muhammad, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore,Pakistan.

Associate Professor

Javed Rabbani Khan, UET Lahore

Professor

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Published

2014-08-12

How to Cite

Muhammad, S., & Khan, J. R. (2014). A Flow Visualization Study of Thin Liquid Film Formed due to Centrifugal Force. Journal of the Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 42(1), 81–88. Retrieved from http://piche.org.pk/journal/index.php/jpiche/article/view/133

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 1 (2014): Journal of the Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers

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