Volumes | Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting | American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection

ASME 2008 Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting collocated with the Heat Transfer, Energy Sustainability, and 3rd Energy Nanotechnology Conferences

August 10–14, 2008

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

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ISBN:

978-0-7918-4841-8

In This Volume

43rd Forum on Cavitation and Multiphase Flows (12)
Forum on Biological Flows (4)
Forum on Advances in Fluids Engineering Education (2)
20th Forum on Fluid Machinery (21)
Forum on Fluid Measurements and Instrumentation (23)
Microfluidics Summer Forum 2008: Fluid Engineering in Micro- and Nanosystems (16)
General Papers (1)

Volume 2: Fora

43rd Forum on Cavitation and Multiphase Flows

Cavitation Intensity Measurement by Analysis of Pump Structure Oscillation: A New Parametric Method Approach

Hadi Arjmandi Tash, Morteza Sadeghi, Mohammad T. Shervani Tabar, M. Mohammad Ettefagh

FEDSM 2008; 1-7https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55002

Abstract

View Articletitled, Cavitation Intensity Measurement by Analysis of Pump Structure Oscillation: A New Parametric Method Approach

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Topics: Cavitation , Oscillations , Pumps , Hardware , Axial flow , Damage , Erosion , Noise (Sound) , Statistical analysis , Vibration

A Comparative Study Between the Various Methods of Measuring Void Fraction in Air-Water Two-Phase Flow

Abdullah Abbas Kendoush, Banipal N. Yaqob

FEDSM 2008; 9-14https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55031

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Comparative Study Between the Various Methods of Measuring Void Fraction in Air-Water Two-Phase Flow

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Topics: Porosity , Two-phase flow , Water , Capacitance , Uncertainty , Flow (Dynamics) , Neutrons , Nuclear radiation , Simulation , X-rays

Numerical Modelling of Cavitation Erosion

Matevzˇ Dular, Olivier Coutier-Delgosha

FEDSM 2008; 15-22https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55034

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Modelling of Cavitation Erosion

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Topics: Cavitation erosion , Modeling , Flow (Dynamics) , Hydrofoil , Cavitation , Computational fluid dynamics , Erosion , Pressure , Damage , Computer simulation

Progress in Creating Stabilized Gas Layers in Flowing Liquid Mercury

Mark Wendel, David Felde, Bernard Riemer, David West, Brian D’Urso, Ashraf Ibrahim

FEDSM 2008; 23-27https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55050

Abstract

View Articletitled, Progress in Creating Stabilized Gas Layers in Flowing Liquid Mercury

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Topics: Buoyancy , Cavitation , Containment vessels , Damage , Design , Erosion , Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry , Materials research , Neutron beams

Cavitation Damage From an Induced Secondary Vortex

M. Moeny, M. Weldon, D. Stinebring, W. Straka, M. Pierzga

FEDSM 2008; 29-35https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55115

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View Articletitled, Cavitation Damage From an Induced Secondary Vortex

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Topics: Cavitation , Damage , Vortices , Flow (Dynamics) , Water tunnels

Rudder Gap Cavitation and Its Suppression Devices

Jungkeun Oh, Changmin Lee, Hee Bum Lee, Shin Hyung Rhee, Jung-Chun Suh, Hyochul Kim

FEDSM 2008; 37-41https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55122

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View Articletitled, Rudder Gap Cavitation and Its Suppression Devices

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Topics: Cavitation , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure measurement , Tunnels , Visualization , Wings

Rotordynamic Forces Acting on Three-Bladed Inducer Under Super-Synchronous/Synchronous Rotating Cavitation

Yoshiki Yoshida, Masato Eguchi, Taiichi Motomura, Masaharu Uchiumi, Hirotaka Kure, Yoshiyuki Maruta

FEDSM 2008; 43-52https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55135

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View Articletitled, Rotordynamic Forces Acting on Three-Bladed Inducer Under Super-Synchronous/Synchronous Rotating Cavitation

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Topics: Cavitation , Cavities , Vibration , Blades , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Magnetic bearings , Rotordynamics , Turbomachinery , Water

Break Up of Viscous Crude Oil Droplets Mixed With Dispersants in Locally Isotropic Turbulence

Balaji Gopalan, Joseph Katz

FEDSM 2008; 53-58https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55165

Abstract

View Articletitled, Break Up of Viscous Crude Oil Droplets Mixed With Dispersants in Locally Isotropic Turbulence

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Topics: Crude oil , Drops , Plasticizers , Turbulence , Holography , Resolution (Optics)

Observation of a Critical Time Scale for Supercavitation Development and the Effect of Gas Leakage

Chris Weiland, Pavlos Vlachos

FEDSM 2008; 59-68https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55171

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View Articletitled, Observation of a Critical Time Scale for Supercavitation Development and the Effect of Gas Leakage

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Topics: Cavities , Explosives , Flow (Dynamics) , Gases , High pressure (Physics) , Ignition , Leakage , Pressure , Projectiles , Slug flows

An Improvement of a Cavitation Model and the Application to LES

Shin-Ichi Tsuda, Naoki Tani, Nobuhiro Yamanishi, Chisachi Kato

FEDSM 2008; 69-74https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55217

Abstract

View Articletitled, An Improvement of a Cavitation Model and the Application to LES

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Topics: Cavitation , Bubbles , Flow (Dynamics) , Large eddy simulation , Tradeoffs , Turbulence

Spatiotemporally-Resolved Dynamics of Dispersing Ferrofluid Aggregates

Alicia M. Williams, Pavlos P. Vlachos

FEDSM 2008; 75-81https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55275

Abstract

View Articletitled, Spatiotemporally-Resolved Dynamics of Dispersing Ferrofluid Aggregates

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Ferrofluids , Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Pulsatile flow , Shear (Mechanics) , Die cutting , Fluids , Internal flow , Magnetic fields

An Exploratory Investigation of Cavitation Inception on the Pressure Side of Propellers

Wim M. van Rees, Martijn X. van Rijsbergen, Gert Kuiper, Tom J. C. van Terwisga

FEDSM 2008; 83-89https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55337

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View Articletitled, An Exploratory Investigation of Cavitation Inception on the Pressure Side of Propellers

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Topics: Cavitation , Pressure , Propellers , Surface roughness , Tunnels , Blades , Inflow , Model basin , Reynolds number , Ships

Forum on Biological Flows

3D Computational Modeling and Simulation of Cell Motion on Adhesive Surfaces in Shear Flow

Vijay Pappu, Prosenjit Bagchi

FEDSM 2008; 91-94https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55113

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View Articletitled, 3D Computational Modeling and Simulation of Cell Motion on Adhesive Surfaces in Shear Flow

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Topics: Adhesives , Computer simulation , Shear flow , Simulation , Deformation , Adhesion , Computational fluid dynamics , Leukocytes , Fluctuations (Physics) , Stiffness

Quantification of Discretization Error in Wall Shear Stress Calculations for Aneurismal Flows Using CFD

Francisco A. Pino-Romainville, Jagannath R. Nanduri, Ismail B. Celik, Ansaar T. Rai

FEDSM 2008; 95-101https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55279

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View Articletitled, Quantification of Discretization Error in Wall Shear Stress Calculations for Aneurismal Flows Using CFD

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Errors , Flow (Dynamics) , Shear stress , Aneurysms , Geometry , Hemodynamics , Density , Error analysis , Fluids engineering

Fundamental Investigations of Driving Force of a Neutrophile in Liquid Using Concentration Marangoni Effect for Developing Microcapsules in Drug Delivery Systems

Masaaki Tamagawa

FEDSM 2008; 103-104https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55319

Abstract

View Articletitled, Fundamental Investigations of Driving Force of a Neutrophile in Liquid Using Concentration Marangoni Effect for Developing Microcapsules in Drug Delivery Systems

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Topics: Drug delivery systems

Development of Microcapsules Including a Gas Bubble for Shock Wave Based Drug Delivery

Masaaki Tamagawa, Norikazu Ishimatsu

FEDSM 2008; 105-106https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55320

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View Articletitled, Development of Microcapsules Including a Gas Bubble for Shock Wave Based Drug Delivery

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Topics: Bubbles , Drug delivery systems , Shock waves , Mechanical properties

Forum on Advances in Fluids Engineering Education

Hands-On Water Purification Experiments Using the Adaptive WaTER Laboratory for Undergraduate Education and K-12 Outreach

Paul M. Boyle, Brent C. Houchens

FEDSM 2008; 107-116https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55108

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View Articletitled, Hands-On Water Purification Experiments Using the Adaptive WaTER Laboratory for Undergraduate Education and K-12 Outreach

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Topics: Developing nations , Education , Undergraduate students , Water , Water treatment

Effects of Ice Formation on the Flowfield of an Aircraft Engine Inlet

Ray R. Taghavi, Wonjin Jin

FEDSM 2008; 117-128https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55283

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effects of Ice Formation on the Flowfield of an Aircraft Engine Inlet

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Topics: Aircraft engines , Ice , Glazes , Flow (Dynamics) , Engines , Ducts , Mach number , Pressure , Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations , Shapes

20th Forum on Fluid Machinery

Effect of Fine Sediments on the Performance of Axial Pumps

Abdullah Saeed Al-Ghamdi

FEDSM 2008; 129-133https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55003

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View Articletitled, Effect of Fine Sediments on the Performance of Axial Pumps

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Topics: Pumps , Sediments , Engines , Motors , Sands , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Torque , Viscosity , Water

Multi-Objective Optimization of an Axial Compressor

Hoda Maleki

FEDSM 2008; 135-139https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55015

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View Articletitled, Multi-Objective Optimization of an Axial Compressor

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Topics: Compressors , Optimization , Pareto optimization

The Effect of Annular Fluid Loss on Optimum Meridian Profile of Impeller and Guidevane

Takuji Tsugawa

FEDSM 2008; 141-147https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55021

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View Articletitled, The Effect of Annular Fluid Loss on Optimum Meridian Profile of Impeller and Guidevane

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Topics: Fluids , Impellers , Blades , Flow (Dynamics) , Friction , Diffusion (Physics) , Shear stress

A Study of the Effect of Blade Count on Efficiency Using 3D CFD for High Pressure Steam Turbines

J. H. Cheon, K. J. Lee, J. J. Park, J. H. Kim, M. Y. Ha

FEDSM 2008; 149-154https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55097

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View Articletitled, A Study of the Effect of Blade Count on Efficiency Using 3D CFD for High Pressure Steam Turbines

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Topics: Blades , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , High pressure (Physics) , Steam turbines

The Effect of Casing Shape on Performance of Sirocco Fan Using Contra-Rotating Rotors

Toru Shigemitsu, Junichiro Fukutomi, Yutarou Shirai

FEDSM 2008; 155-160https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55098

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View Articletitled, The Effect of Casing Shape on Performance of Sirocco Fan Using Contra-Rotating Rotors

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Internal flow , Rotors , Shapes

Influence on the Axial Flow Fan Aerodynamic Characteristic Due to an Introduction of Internal Secondary Flow

Matjazˇ Eberlinc, Brane Sˇirok, Marko Hocˇevar, Matevzˇ Dular

FEDSM 2008; 161-169https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55141

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View Articletitled, Influence on the Axial Flow Fan Aerodynamic Characteristic Due to an Introduction of Internal Secondary Flow

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Topics: Axial flow , Blades , Computer-aided engineering , Flow (Dynamics) , Probes , Visualization , Wire , Internal flow , Boundary layers , Energy conversion

Experimental and Numerical Simulation on the Starting Period of a Centrifugal Pump

Gang Chen, Jie Shao, Yulin Wu, Guangjun Cao

FEDSM 2008; 171-176https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55145

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View Articletitled, Experimental and Numerical Simulation on the Starting Period of a Centrifugal Pump

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Topics: Centrifugal pumps , Computer simulation , Large eddy simulation , Transients (Dynamics)

Fourier Decomposed Turbulence Measurements Downstream of a High-Pressure Turbine Stage

Lars-Uno Axelsson, William K. George, T. Gunnar Johansson

FEDSM 2008; 177-182https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55146

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View Articletitled, Fourier Decomposed Turbulence Measurements Downstream of a High-Pressure Turbine Stage

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Topics: High pressure (Physics) , Turbines , Turbulence

The Effects of Reynolds Number on the Aerodynamic Performance of Geometrically Similar Fans

K. Hanly, R. Grimes, P. Walsh

FEDSM 2008; 183-191https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55149

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View Articletitled, The Effects of Reynolds Number on the Aerodynamic Performance of Geometrically Similar Fans

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Topics: Fans , Reynolds number , Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Energy consumption , Heat

Cavitation in the Tip Region of the Rotor Blades Within a Waterjet Pump

H. Wu, F. Soranna, T. Michael, J. Katz, S. Jessup

FEDSM 2008; 193-202https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55170

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View Articletitled, Cavitation in the Tip Region of the Rotor Blades Within a Waterjet Pump

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Topics: Blades , Cavitation , Pumps , Rotors , Pressure , Bubbles , Water , Corners (Structural elements) , Flow (Dynamics) , Wake turbulence

Analysis of the Influence of Passage Components on the Efficiency of Bulb Tubular Pumps

Yan Jin, Chao Liu, Fangping Tang, Jiren Zhou, Li Cheng

FEDSM 2008; 203-208https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55234

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View Articletitled, Analysis of the Influence of Passage Components on the Efficiency of Bulb Tubular Pumps

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Topics: Pumps , Flow (Dynamics) , Guide vanes , Construction , Turbulence , Algorithms , China , Computational fluid dynamics , Shapes , Water diversion

CFD-Based Match Design and Improving Performance for Francis Turbine Components

Pengcheng Guo, Xingqi Luo, Xiaobo Zheng, Shengzhu Liu

FEDSM 2008; 209-216https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55246

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View Articletitled, CFD-Based Match Design and Improving Performance for Francis Turbine Components

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Francis turbines , Blades , Guide vanes , Turbines , Vibration , Flow (Dynamics) , Inflow , Numerical analysis

Numerical Investigation on Impeller-Volute Interaction in the Centrifugal Pump With Radial Gap and Tongue Profile Variation

Pengcheng Guo, Xingqi Luo, Weili Liao, Guojun Zhu

FEDSM 2008; 217-224https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55257

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View Articletitled, Numerical Investigation on Impeller-Volute Interaction in the Centrifugal Pump With Radial Gap and Tongue Profile Variation

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Topics: Centrifugal pumps , Impellers , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Pumps , Stability , Computer simulation , Diffusers , Fluid dynamics

Numerical Study of the Pulsating Flow at the Tongue Region of a Centrifugal Pump for Several Flow Rates

Rau´l Barrio, Jorge Parrondo, Eduardo Blanco, Joaqui´n Ferna´ndez

FEDSM 2008; 225-233https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55258

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View Articletitled, Numerical Study of the Pulsating Flow at the Tongue Region of a Centrifugal Pump for Several Flow Rates

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Topics: Blades , Centrifugal pumps , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Pulsatile flow , Unsteady flow

An Analytical and Experimental Study of Rotary-Vane Turbomachinery: Single-Phase Working Fluids

A. Mehdizadeh, A. M. Mahmoud, S. A. Sherif, W. E. Lear

FEDSM 2008; 235-242https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55260

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View Articletitled, An Analytical and Experimental Study of Rotary-Vane Turbomachinery: Single-Phase Working Fluids

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Topics: Fluids , Turbomachinery , Machinery , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Motors , Compression , Displacement , Exhaust systems , Refrigeration

Vibration-Based Fault Diagnosis of Pump Using WPT

Pan Hong, Zheng Yuan

FEDSM 2008; 243-246https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55291

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View Articletitled, Vibration-Based Fault Diagnosis of Pump Using WPT

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Topics: Fault diagnosis , Pumps , Vibration , Wavelets , Signals , Accounting , Fourier transforms , Redundancy (Engineering) , Resolution (Optics) , Thrust bearings

Transient Calculations of Pump Performance Parameters

Mikhail P. Strongin

FEDSM 2008; 247-253https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55303

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View Articletitled, Transient Calculations of Pump Performance Parameters

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Impellers , Oscillations , Pumps , Transients (Dynamics)

Optimization of Stacking Line and Blade Profile for Design of Axial Flow Fan Blade

Abdus Samad, Ki-Sang Lee, Kwang-Yong Kim

FEDSM 2008; 255-260https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55317

Abstract

View Articletitled, Optimization of Stacking Line and Blade Profile for Design of Axial Flow Fan Blade

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Topics: Axial flow , Blades , Design , Optimization

The Rise of Complexity in Describing Fluid Flow in Rotating Cavities

Bjo¨rn-Christian Will, Friedrich-Karl Benra

FEDSM 2008; 261-270https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55341

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View Articletitled, The Rise of Complexity in Describing Fluid Flow in Rotating Cavities

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Topics: Cavities , Fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Disks , Pressure , Rotation , Fluids , Impellers , Dimensions , Friction

Delay of Unsteady Flow in a Radial Diffuser

Saad A. Ahmed

FEDSM 2008; 271-275https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55342

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View Articletitled, Delay of Unsteady Flow in a Radial Diffuser

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Topics: Delays , Diffusers , Surface roughness , Unsteady flow , Vaneless diffusers , Flow (Dynamics) , Compressors , Flow instability , Fluid dynamics , Impellers

Unsteady Three-Dimensional Flow Phenomena in an Axial Flow Pump at Different Operating Points

Friedrich-Karl Benra, Hans Josef Dohmen

FEDSM 2008; 277-283https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55344

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View Articletitled, Unsteady Three-Dimensional Flow Phenomena in an Axial Flow Pump at Different Operating Points

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Topics: Axial flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Leakage flows , Navier-Stokes equations , Pumps

Forum on Fluid Measurements and Instrumentation

Development of Three-Dimensional Particle Tracking Velocimetry for the Investigation of Unsteady Flows

D. Homeniuk, D. S. Nobes, D. Wilson

FEDSM 2008; 285-289https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55017

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View Articletitled, Development of Three-Dimensional Particle Tracking Velocimetry for the Investigation of Unsteady Flows

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Unsteady flow , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Imaging , Symmetry (Physics)

Volume Particle Tracking in Three-Dimensional Micro-Channel Flows

Darren L. N. Homeniuk, David S. Nobes, Shahnawaz Molla, Subir Bhattacharjee

FEDSM 2008; 291-295https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55024

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View Articletitled, Volume Particle Tracking in Three-Dimensional Micro-Channel Flows

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Topics: Microchannel flow , Particulate matter

Application of a Fiber Optic Probe to High Void Fraction Air/Water Flow

A. J. Pertzborn, W. C. Smith

FEDSM 2008; 297-304https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55043

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View Articletitled, Application of a Fiber Optic Probe to High Void Fraction Air/Water Flow

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Topics: Fibers , Flow (Dynamics) , Porosity , Probes , Water , Drops , Nozzles , Sprays , Computational fluid dynamics , Instrumentation

An Instrument for Measuring Orifice-Specific Fuel-Injection Rate From a Multi-Orifice Nozzle

Jason G. Kempenaar, Charles J. Mueller, Kim A. Shollenberger, Krishna Lakshminarasimhan

FEDSM 2008; 305-312https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55047

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View Articletitled, An Instrument for Measuring Orifice-Specific Fuel-Injection Rate From a Multi-Orifice Nozzle

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Topics: Fuels , Instrumentation , Nozzles , Ejectors , Flow (Dynamics) , Transducers , Calibration , Combustion , Design , Diesel engines

Effect of Inlet Curvature on the Discharge Coefficients of Critical-Flow Venturi Nozzle With a Toroidal Throat in the Laminar-Turbulent Transition

Tatsuya Funaki, Masahiro Ishibashi

FEDSM 2008; 313-318https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55147

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View Articletitled, Effect of Inlet Curvature on the Discharge Coefficients of Critical-Flow Venturi Nozzle With a Toroidal Throat in the Laminar-Turbulent Transition

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Topics: Discharge coefficient , Flow (Dynamics) , Nozzles , Turbulence , Venturi tubes , Boundary layers , Boundary layer turbulence , Calibration , Shapes

Robust Gradient Estimation Schemes Using Radial Basis Functions

Satyaprakash Karri, John Charonko, Pavlos Vlachos

FEDSM 2008; 319-328https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55151

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View Articletitled, Robust Gradient Estimation Schemes Using Radial Basis Functions

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Topics: Error analysis , Errors , Fittings , Flow (Dynamics) , Image processing , Interpolation , Noise (Sound) , Optimization , Particulate matter , Turbulence

Flow Property Measurements of Stirred-Tank Flow Across Three Reynolds Number Decades

Yihong Yang, Roe-Hoan Yoon, Demetri P. Telionis, Asa Weber, Don Foreman

FEDSM 2008; 329-336https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55154

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View Articletitled, Flow Property Measurements of Stirred-Tank Flow Across Three Reynolds Number Decades

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Reynolds number , Blades , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Impellers , Flowmeters , Maintenance , Optimization , Particulate matter

The Improved Ultrasonic Flow Measuring Method

Iryna Gryshanova

FEDSM 2008; 337-340https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55225

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View Articletitled, The Improved Ultrasonic Flow Measuring Method

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Flowmeters , Accuracy and precision , Algorithms , Design , Flow measurement , Piezoelectric transducers , Pipelines , Pipes , Pressure drop

Application of Pressure Regulating Valve in the Hydraulic Transients of Hydropower Plant

Jian Zhang, Shibo Ma, Jianyong Hu, Xiaodong Yu, Fulin Cai

FEDSM 2008; 341-348https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55261

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View Articletitled, Application of Pressure Regulating Valve in the Hydraulic Transients of Hydropower Plant

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Topics: Hydraulic transients , Hydroelectric power stations , Pressure , Valves , Water , Water hammer

Study on Field Test and Simulating Calculation Following Load Rejections of Tongbai Pumped Storage Power Station

Jian Zhang, Delou Wang, Jianyong Hu, Jie Zhou, Jie Fang

FEDSM 2008; 349-354https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55262

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study on Field Test and Simulating Calculation Following Load Rejections of Tongbai Pumped Storage Power Station

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Topics: Power stations , Storage , Stress

Performance of a Multi-Path Ultrasonic Flowmeter in Water Flow

Yuan Zheng, Yu Huang, Chen-Guang Tong, Bo Qu

FEDSM 2008; 355-360https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55263

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View Articletitled, Performance of a Multi-Path Ultrasonic Flowmeter in Water Flow

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Flowmeters , Water , China , Errors , Pumps , Weight (Mass) , Acoustics , Computation , Computational fluid dynamics

Study on Setting of One-Way Surge Tank in Long Water Supply Engineering

Jianyong Hu, Jian Zhang, Weihua Lu, Shibo Ma

FEDSM 2008; 361-367https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55286

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View Articletitled, Study on Setting of One-Way Surge Tank in Long Water Supply Engineering

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Topics: Optimization , Surges , Water hammer , Water supply engineering

Computer Simulation of the Hydropower Stations With Long Pressurized Pipelines and Far Transmission Line

Jianxu Zhou, Chengmin Bi, Ming Hu

FEDSM 2008; 369-374https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55288

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View Articletitled, Computer Simulation of the Hydropower Stations With Long Pressurized Pipelines and Far Transmission Line

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Topics: Computer simulation , Hydroelectric power stations , Pressure pipes , Transmission lines

The Probability Distribution of the Relative Highest Water Level in Surge Tank of Waterpower Station

Yongzhong Zhu, Jian Zhang, Yongsheng Yuan, Jieren Chen, Yuan Zheng

FEDSM 2008; 375-379https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55300

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View Articletitled, The Probability Distribution of the Relative Highest Water Level in Surge Tank of Waterpower Station

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Topics: Density , Hydroelectric power stations , Probability , Statistical distributions , Surges , Water

Annular Flow Experimental Study in Horizontal Pipes Using Radial Proximity Probes

Domitilo Libreros, F. Sa´nchez Silva, I. Carvajal Mariscal, G. Polupan

FEDSM 2008; 381-386https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55305

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View Articletitled, Annular Flow Experimental Study in Horizontal Pipes Using Radial Proximity Probes

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pipes , Probes

ND-YAG Monitoring for DGV Application (Keynote Paper)

G. L. Morrison, B. Nelson

FEDSM 2008; 387-392https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55306

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View Articletitled, ND-YAG Monitoring for DGV Application (Keynote Paper)

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Topics: Nd-YAG lasers , Lasers , Interferometry , Laser beams , Resolution (Optics) , Stability , Velocimeters

A New Methodology for the Evaluation of the Maneuvering Characteristics of Surface Ship Models

Joel T. Park, David D. Hayden, Joseph H. Kim, Mark P. Melendez

FEDSM 2008; 393-398https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55307

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View Articletitled, A New Methodology for the Evaluation of the Maneuvering Characteristics of Surface Ship Models

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Topics: Ships , Calibration , Lasers , Model basin , Propellers , Uncertainty

Discharge Measurements Using the Classic Gibson Method With Instrumentation Installed Inside a Pipeline

Adam Adamkowski, Waldemar Janicki, Gustavo Urquiza, Janusz Kubiak, Miguel Basurto

FEDSM 2008; 399-405https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55309

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View Articletitled, Discharge Measurements Using the Classic Gibson Method With Instrumentation Installed Inside a Pipeline

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Topics: Instrumentation , Pipelines , Pressure , Transducers , Flow (Dynamics) , Impulse (Physics) , Pipes , Pressure transducers , Signals , Computational methods

The Low Speed Wind Tunnel at LABINTHAP: Preliminary Evaluation

R. Tolentino Eslava, G. Tolentino Eslava, M. Toledo Vela´zquez

FEDSM 2008; 407-411https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55311

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Low Speed Wind Tunnel at LABINTHAP: Preliminary Evaluation

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Topics: Wind tunnels , Flow (Dynamics) , Turbulence , Hydraulics , Thermal engineering , Wire

Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) Measurements of Breaking Waves

Anne M. Fullerton, Thomas C. Fu

FEDSM 2008; 413-417https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55313

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View Articletitled, Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) Measurements of Breaking Waves

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Topics: Acoustics , Waves , Bubbles , Water , Density , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow measurement , Instrumentation , Measurement systems , Multiphase flow

Characteristic Research of Sonic Nozzles Using Step-Down Procedure in Low Reynolds Number (Keynote Paper)

Jae-Myoung Lim, Seok Jang, Bok-Hyun Yun, Hae-Man Cho, Kyung-Am Park

FEDSM 2008; 419-425https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55324

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View Articletitled, Characteristic Research of Sonic Nozzles Using Step-Down Procedure in Low Reynolds Number (Keynote Paper)

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Topics: Nozzles , Reynolds number , Pressure , Flow (Dynamics) , Calibration , Discharge coefficient , Flowmeters , Uncertainty

Predicting the Two-Phase Flow Patterns Implementing the Froude Number Correlation

Mohammad A. Rahman, Ted Heidrick, Brian A. Fleck

FEDSM 2008; 427-431https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55331

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View Articletitled, Predicting the Two-Phase Flow Patterns Implementing the Froude Number Correlation

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Topics: Slug flows , Stability , Two-phase flow

Estimation of Average Void Fraction for Gas-Liquid, Two-Phase Flow in an Industrial Nozzle Assembly Using a Quick-Closing-Valve

Mohammad A. Rahman, Johana Gomez, Ted Heidrick, Brian A. Fleck, Jennifer McMillan

FEDSM 2008; 433-439https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55334

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View Articletitled, Estimation of Average Void Fraction for Gas-Liquid, Two-Phase Flow in an Industrial Nozzle Assembly Using a Quick-Closing-Valve

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Topics: Errors , Manufacturing , Nozzles , Porosity , Synchronization , Two-phase flow , Valves

Microfluidics Summer Forum 2008: Fluid Engineering in Micro- and Nanosystems

Development and Characterization of High Bandwidth Micro-Actuator

John T. Solomon, Rajan Kumar, Farrukh S. Alvi

FEDSM 2008; 531-539https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55032

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View Articletitled, Development and Characterization of High Bandwidth Micro-Actuator

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Topics: Microactuators , Actuators , Cavities , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow control , Pressure , Shock (Mechanics) , Feedback , Frequency response

Investigation of Two-Phase Flow in Rectangular Micro-Channels

Namwon Kim, Estelle T. Evans, Steven A. Soper, Michael C. Murphy, Dimitris E. Nikitopoulos

FEDSM 2008; 541-551https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55037

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View Articletitled, Investigation of Two-Phase Flow in Rectangular Micro-Channels

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Topics: Microchannels , Two-phase flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Bubbles , Pressure drop , Brass (Metal) , Bubbly flow , Embossing , Feedback , Geometry

Investigation of Switching Time and Pressure Head Effects on Hydro Magnetic Micro-Pump and Flow Controller

Mahdi Esmaily Moghadam, Mohammad Behshad Shafii

FEDSM 2008; 553-560https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55039

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View Articletitled, Investigation of Switching Time and Pressure Head Effects on Hydro Magnetic Micro-Pump and Flow Controller

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Topics: Control equipment , Flow (Dynamics) , Micropumps , Particulate matter , Pressure

Conformal Nanocomposite Spray Coatings on Micro-Patterned Surfaces for Superhydrophobicity

Adam Steele, Stephen Moran, Andrew Cannon, William King, Ilker Bayer, Eric Loth

FEDSM 2008; 561-566https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55051

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View Articletitled, Conformal Nanocomposite Spray Coatings on Micro-Patterned Surfaces for Superhydrophobicity

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Topics: Coatings , Nanocomposites , Sprays , Coating processes , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Casting , Drops , Nanoparticles , Nitrogen compounds , Water

Bubble Formation in a DC Electric Field

Feng Chen, Yaozu Song, Yao Peng

FEDSM 2008; 567-573https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55112

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View Articletitled, Bubble Formation in a DC Electric Field

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Topics: Bubbles , Electric fields , Stress

Characteristics of Micro Pump Driven by Conducting Polymer Soft Actuator

Yoshitaka Naka, Masaki Fuchiwaki, Kazuhiro Tanaka

FEDSM 2008; 575-580https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55117

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View Articletitled, Characteristics of Micro Pump Driven by Conducting Polymer Soft Actuator

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Topics: Actuators , Conducting polymers , Micropumps , Fluids , Viscosity , Deformation , Drugs , Energy consumption , Flow (Dynamics) , Water

Thermally Actuated Pumping of a Fluid With a Free Interface Using Surface Asymmetry

Myeong Chan Jo, Vinod Narayanan

FEDSM 2008; 581-593https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55118

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View Articletitled, Thermally Actuated Pumping of a Fluid With a Free Interface Using Surface Asymmetry

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Topics: Fluids , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Surface tension , Convection , Heat transfer , Heat transfer coefficients , Imaging , Silicones

Compensating for the Phosphorescent Persistence in Intensified Cameras for Micro-PIV

Adric Eckstein, Pavlos Vlachos

FEDSM 2008; 595-596https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55153

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View Articletitled, Compensating for the Phosphorescent Persistence in Intensified Cameras for Micro-PIV

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Topics: Complementary metal oxide semiconductors , Microscopes , Noise (Sound) , Resolution (Optics) , Signal to noise ratio

A Direct Numerical Simulation of the Unsteady Development of a Deformable Rising Bubble in a Quiescent Liquid

Alpana Agarwal, C. F. Tai, J. N. Chung

FEDSM 2008; 597-604https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55160

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View Articletitled, A Direct Numerical Simulation of the Unsteady Development of a Deformable Rising Bubble in a Quiescent Liquid

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Topics: Bubbles , Computer simulation , Shapes , Density , Reynolds number , Simulation , Viscosity , Algorithms , Buoyancy , Curve fitting

Experimental Studies of Pressure Drop and Flow Instability in Evaporative Micro-Channels

Hee Joon Lee, Dongyao Liu, Shi-Chune Yao

FEDSM 2008; 605-612https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55166

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View Articletitled, Experimental Studies of Pressure Drop and Flow Instability in Evaporative Micro-Channels

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Topics: Flow instability , Microchannels , Pressure drop , Water , Bubbles , Boiling , Design , Fluids

Laser-Induced Fluorescence Thermometry for Joule Heating in AC Electrokinetic Chips

Stuart J. Williams, Pramod Chamarthy, Steven T. Wereley

FEDSM 2008; 613-620https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55175

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View Articletitled, Laser-Induced Fluorescence Thermometry for Joule Heating in AC Electrokinetic Chips

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Topics: Electrokinetics , Fluorescence , Heating , Joules , Lasers , Temperature measurement , Temperature , Electric fields , Electrodes , Fluids

Single Droplet Impingment: Effect of Nanoparticles

Jian Shen, James Liburdy, Deborah Pence, Vinod Narayanan

FEDSM 2008; 621-628https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55192

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View Articletitled, Single Droplet Impingment: Effect of Nanoparticles

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Topics: Drops , Nanoparticles , Nanofluids , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Water , Generators , Image processing , Resolution (Optics) , Silicon

DNA Hybridization Enhancement in Microarrays Using AC-Electrothermal Flow

F. Bottausci, T. Neumann, M. A. Mader, I. Mezic, L. Jaeger, M. Tirrell

FEDSM 2008; 629-636https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55200

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View Articletitled, DNA Hybridization Enhancement in Microarrays Using AC-Electrothermal Flow

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Topics: DNA , Flow (Dynamics) , Diffusion (Physics) , Signals , Computer simulation , Design , Electrodes , Electrokinetics , Optimization , Probes

Microfluidic Device for Synthesis of Lipid Bi-Layers

B. M. R. U. Banneyake, Debjyoti Banerjee

FEDSM 2008; 637-641https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55219

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View Articletitled, Microfluidic Device for Synthesis of Lipid Bi-Layers

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Topics: Microfluidics , Microchannels , Flow (Dynamics) , Glass , Membranes , Polishing equipment , Proteins , Biological cells , Biomembranes , Cell membranes