Particle characterization in dispersed multiphase flows is important in quantifying transport
processes both in fundamental and applied research: Examples include atomization and …

Laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) is a robust and vigorous method for non-intrusive
measurement of temperature, pressure, concentration, and pH in fluids. The application of …

The measurement of the sizes and the velocities of droplets relies upon widespread and
well-established techniques, but characterizing their temperature and their composition …

The effect of the temperature gradient inside fuel droplets on droplet evaporation, break-up
and the ignition of fuel vapour/air mixture is investigated based on a zero-dimensional code …

Two-phase in-nozzle flows, such as cavitation and flash boiling, have been well studied as
effective means to enhance spray breakup and atomization via phase change both within …

This paper presents results of an experimental investigation of water droplet impacts onto a
smooth heated plate made of nickel. A high-speed camera is used to observe the impact …

We present a noninvasive technique to measure instantaneously two-dimensional
temperature distributions in liquid flows by means of two-color planar laser induced …

Recent advancements in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) have required state-of-
the-art techniques that provide accurate information of physical parameters such as fluid …

The prediction of heat and mass transfer in fuel sprays is a key issue in the design of
combustors where the fuel is injected in a liquid form. The development and validation of …

Laser induced fluorescence (LIF) is a non-intrusive optical technique that uses fluorescent
dyes to measure whole-field fluid scalars such as temperature, concentration, pH, etc. LIF …