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Liquid Seeders

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Our liquid seeders have the advantage of being able to work with pressurised rigs and provide adjustable seeding density.

LS-10

Our standard thin oil seeder

LS-10 Acetone

A bespoke seeder using acetone for Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF) studies. Can also be used with thin oils as a standard LS-10

Applications

  • Droplet Seeding for Particle Image Velocimetry
  • Droplet Seeding for Laser Doppler Velocimetry
  • Oil mist for flow visualisation
  • Seeding for Mie Scattering combustion studies of flame shape
  • Aerosol research
  • Controlled oil mist for lubrication

Quick Specs

Max Pressure:
10 bar

Control Panel:
Remote operation for adjustment of:

  • number of active nozzles
  • number of active atomising jets
  • air supply pressure

Displays rig pressure

LS-10 Only

Liquids:
Thin oils

Seed Output per Jet:
Approx. 108 particles/second

LS-10 Acetone Only

Liquids:
Acetone or thin oils

Remote Operation Liquid Droplet Seeders

The individual Laskin nozzles operate close to sonic conditions at typical air supply pressures. The high shear region between the emerging air and liquid atomises and entrains microscopic liquid droplets into bubbles which release the seed on bursting at the free surface. Bubble bursting is a source of secondary atomisation that gives larger droplets, which are prevented from exiting the seeder by the horizontal baffle plate at the top of the device. In this device ten identical Laskin nozzles at the base of the device can be operated independently to give an easily controlled and repeatable seed density. Further dilution of the seed is made possible by means of an additional dilution jet that bypasses the liquid and mixes with the emerging mist.

Features and Benefits:

  • Up to 10 bar working back-pressure.
  • Ten Laskin nozzles.
  • Approximate 108 particles/second. seed output per jet
  • Stainless steel pressure vessel construction.
  • Dilution air: Variable through central tube.
  • Quick re-fill operation without the need to stop experiment.
  • Remote Panel: Pneumatically operate any number of nozzles (1-10) to control seed density remotely from the experiment.
  • Compatible with solenoid valves for PLC or computer control.
  • Push-fit pipe connectors and colour coded air tubes for easy installation and adjustment of remote cable length.
  • One way valves on all Laskin nozzles to avoid contamination of air supply pipes with seeding liquid.
  • Controllability of seeder can be customised to suit other user requirements.

Recommended Seeding Liquids:

LS-10

Typical seed materials include corn oil, olive oil, and silicone fluids (eg Dow Corning). Corn oil is frequently used in wind tunnel applications at atmospheric pressures and temperatures, as it is inexpensive and produces micron-sized droplets. Olive oil has a higher flash point or decomposition temperature, and is the liquid of choice for many internal combustion engine flows. Where operation at very high temperatures, and reduced pressures is required, silicone vacuum fluids are preferred. These liquids were developed for use in vacuum diffusion pumps and combine very low vapour pressure with high flash points and surface tension and kinematic viscosities similar to the vegetable oils. It is also possible to use this seeder to provide solid particle seeding by diluting powders with water or methanol.

LS-10 Acetone

This seeder is almost identical to the LS-10 but for compatibility with acetone it uses stainless steel supply pipes instead of plastic and is not fitted with a liquid level indicator. With acetone, the seeder can be used for LIF studies. However, this seeder can be also be used with thin oils and used as our standard LS-10 version.

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Request a Quote

Dantec Dynamics are acting as agents for our standard LS-10 Liquid Seeder. For details and pricing please refer to the Dantec Dynamics Web Page (model number 10F02).

Contact us directly to enquire about the LS-10 Acetone Model.

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