300 Pages 312 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    The second edition of this long-time bestseller provides a framework for designing and understanding sprays for a wide array of engineering applications. The text contains correlations and design tools that can be easily understood and used in relating the design of atomizers to the resulting spray behavior. Written to be accessible to readers with a modest technical background, the emphasis is on application rather than in-depth theory. Numerous examples are provided to serve as starting points for using the information in the book. Overall, this is a thoroughly updated edition that still retains the practical focus and readability of the original work by Arthur Lefebvre.

    Preface

    General Considerations

    Introduction

    Atomization

    Atomizers

    Factors Influencing Atomization

    Spray Characteristics

    Applications

    Glossary

    References

    Basic Processes in Atomization

    Introduction

    Static Drop Formation

    Breakup of Drops

    Disintegration of Liquid Jets

    Disintegration of Liquid Sheets

    Summary

    Nomenclature

    References

    Drop Size Distributions of Sprays

    Introduction

    Graphical Representation of Drop Size Distributions

    Mathematical Distribution Functions

    Empirical Distribution Functions

    Mean Diameters

    Representative Diameters

    Drop Size Dispersion

    Concluding Remarks

    Nomenclature

    References

    Atomizers

    Introduction

    Atomizer Requirements

    Pressure Atomizers

    Rotary Atomizers

    Air-Assist Atomizers

    Airblast Atomizers

    Effervescent Atomizers

    Electrostatic Atomizers

    Ultrasonic Atomizers

    Whistle Atomizers

    References

    Flow in Atomizers

    Introduction

    Flow Number

    Plain-Orifice Atomizer

    Pressure-Swirl Atomizer

    Rotary Atomizer

    Airblast Atomizer

    Nomenclature

    References

    Atomizer Performance

    Introduction

    Plain-Orifice Atomizer

    Pressure-Swirl Atomizers

    Rotary Atomizers

    Air-Assist Atomizers

    Airblast Atomizers

    Effervescent Atomizer

    Electrostatic Atomizers

    Ultrasonic Atomizers

    Nomenclature

    References

    External Spray Characteristics

    Introduction

    Spray Properties

    Penetration

    Spray Cone Angle

    Circumferential Liquid Distribution

    Airblast Atomizers

    Drop Drag Coefficients

    Nomenclature

    References

    Drop Evaporation

    Introduction

    Steady-State Evaporation

    Unsteady-State Analysis

    Drop Lifetime

    Convective Effects on Evaporation

    Calculation of Effective Evaporation Constant

    Influence of Evaporation on Drop Size Distribution

    Drop Burning

    Multicomponent Fuel Drops

    Nomenclature

    References

    Spray Size and Patternation Methods

    Introduction

    Factors Influencing Drop Size Measurement

    Mechanical Methods

    Electrical Methods

    Optical Methods

    Concluding Remarks

    References

    Author Index

    Subject Index

    Biography

    Arthur H. Lefebvre (1923-2003) was Emeritus Professor at Purdue University. With industrial and academic experience spanning more than four decades, he wrote over 150 technical papers on both fundamental and practical aspects of atomization and combustion. The honors he received include the ASME Gas Turbine and ASME R. Tom Sawyer Awards, ASME George Westinghouse Gold Medal, and the IGTI Scholar Award. He was also the first recipient of the AIAA Propellants and Combustion Award.

    Vincent G. McDonell is Associate Director of the UCI Combustion Laboratory at the University of California, Irvine, where he also serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department. Dr. McDonell, who received his PhD from the University of California, Irvine, also serves as Vice Chair for the Board of Directors at ILASS-Americas. He has done extensive research work in the areas of atomization and combustion, holds a patent in the area, and has authored or co-authored numerous papers in the field.

    "The book covers important topics with tremendous applications in industrial and medical applications. This second edition keep the best sections of the first edition while all other sections and chapters are completely rewritten or updated. All developments in simulation and measurement techniques of atomization and spraying are included. One most important and helpful addition for instructors and students is the new solved examples, which ease the use of endless empirical relations and figures in design of sophisticated modules like combustion chambers."
    Ahmed F El-Sayed, Zagazig University, Egypt


    "The book is very comprehensive and provides the necessary details to gain an understanding of atomization processes and how they are best applied. The book is an excellent resource for anyone working with atomization processes or materials that have been produced by atomization."
    Timothy J. Eden, The Pennsylvania State University, USA