Investigation of Water Droplet Breakup in a Shock Environment with High-Speed Imaging

Sydney Briggs, Nicolas Berube, Anthony Aguilera, Michael Kinzel, Subith S. Vasu, Sheryl Grace, Phillip Anderson

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    Abstract

    The deformation and breakup of water droplets impacted by a shock wave have been largely attributed to mechanisms related to surface tension. This study investigates the possibility of cavitation-induced droplet breakup utilizing shadowgraph imagery and varying water concentrations. Shock waves of Mach 2.8-3.0 are used in this study to impact groups of droplets of different concentrations: deionized, degassed deionized, and doped, degassed deionized water. Water droplets on the order of 1-3 mm in diameter are introduced into the shock tube. High-speed images are used to explore the existence of cavitation in the droplets, as well as how they deform comparatively.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Title of host publicationAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2025
    PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
    ISBN (Print)9781624107238
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2025
    EventAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2025 - Orlando, United States
    Duration: Jan 6 2025Jan 10 2025

    Publication series

    NameAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2025

    Conference

    ConferenceAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2025
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityOrlando
    Period1/6/251/10/25

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Aerospace Engineering

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