Water Wall
Problem statement
Our client’s research in thin films requires the ability to accurately measure the properties of two-phase flow through a pipe. The flow is in both liquid and gaseous form, and while the overall mass flow rate can be found, the specific flow rates of both phases cannot be found with as much great certainty. Jason desires a method and apparatus to validate his measurements by observing the wave propagation velocity of a thin liquid film flowing at an incline over a glass wall. Previous scientific experiments have been performed with similar goals in mind. Experimental assemblies by Charogiannis [1], Dietz [2], and Vlachogiannis [3] have remained consistent and thus inform our design specifications for a falling film wall.
Team members
Lynn Braun – leader
Naif Abulleef – communicator
Sienna Zorro – accountant, admin
Client
Jason Chan, Multiflow Visualization Lab