Research Article

Analysis of Size Correlations for Microdroplets Produced by Ultrasonic Atomization

Table 4

Values used in correlations for droplet size prediction in ultrasonic atomization.

ParametesrValueNotes

Vibrating surface area,  m2 is given by the sum of three areas:
(1) the lateral area of a truncated cone having and as bases and as height;
(2) the lateral area of a truncated cone with and as bases and as height;
(3) the annulus area with and , respectively as external and internal diameter;

Frequency, 25000 Hz

Delivered power, 10 W

Power intensity,  W m−2

Sound speed (in water), 1497 m s−1