Date of Award
Summer 1966
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Richardson, Robbert L.
Second Advisor
Bush, John E.
Abstract
An experimental investigation was conducted on the downflow of air water mixtures in two rectangular lucite test sections. The investigation was performed over a large range of fluid velocities and qualities. Information is presented on the factors influencing the void fraction, flow patterns, and slip ratios. A gamma ray attenuation technique was used to determine the void fractions and the slip ratios were determined from a simple mass balance. The void fractions and slip ratios of this investigation are compared with existing data. A correlation for predicting the downflow void fraction in terms of the Froude number and the volumetric flow rate ratio is presented.
Recommended Citation
Buczwinski, Thomas A., "Investigation of Two-Phase Two Component Downflow" (1966). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 4009.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/4009