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33. Swirl, T-Jet and Vibrating-Mesh Atomizers

Authors : M. Eslamian, N. Ashgriz

Published in: Handbook of Atomization and Sprays

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Abstract

This chapter discusses several other types of atomizers that were not considered in the previous chapters. This includes “swirl nozzles, T-jet nozzles, and vibrating mesh nebulizers.” The droplet size correlations for different types of nozzles is provided in Chap. 24.

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Metadata
Title
Swirl, T-Jet and Vibrating-Mesh Atomizers
Authors
M. Eslamian
N. Ashgriz
Copyright Year
2011
Publisher
Springer US
Book
Handbook of Atomization and Sprays

Print ISBN: 978-1-4419-7263-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-1-4419-7264-4

Copyright Year: 2011

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7264-4_33

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