In this paper, we present a new model, called the TAR model, for calculation of droplet/wall impingement. Using this model, we find that the critical Weber number for rebound is not a constant. It varies with the droplet radius. For large drops, the critical Weber numbers and rebound velocities predicted by the TAR model agree with experimental results very well. Whereas, the predicted hydrodynamic behavior of small droplets is very different from that of large drops. This conclusion is significant for modeling engine spray/wall interaction.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Drops, Sprays, Engines, Modeling
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