Analysis of the free-fall behavior of liquid-metal drops in a gaseous atmosphereThe free-fall of a liquid-metal drop and heat transfer from the drop to its environment are described for both a gaseous atmosphere and vacuum. A simple model, in which the drop is assumed to fall rectilinearly with behavior like that of a rigid particle, is developed first, then possible causes of deviation from this behavior are discussed. The model is applied to describe solidification of drops in a drop tube. Possible future developments of the model are suggested.
Document ID
19880041342
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mccoy, J. Kevin (Battelle Columbus Labs. OH, United States)
Markworth, Alan J. (Battelle Columbus Labs. OH, United States)
Collings, E. W. (Battelle Columbus Laboratories OH, United States)
Brodkey, Robert S. (Ohio State University Columbus, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Subject Category
Materials Processing
Meeting Information
Meeting: Materials processing in the reduced gravity environment of space