Tribological behavior of aerosol particles in acoustic field

Abstract

This work investigates agglomeration process of aerosol particles in presence of acoustic field. It is shown that besides orthokinetic and hydrodynamic interaction mechanisms, tribological interaction occurs in presence of acoustic field. This interaction depends on dynamic viscosity of the gas mixture above the liquid surface. The influence of acoustic field on tribological interaction between the aerosol particles was investigated both numerically and experimentally. The obtained results show the positive influence of acoustic field on agglomeration of aerosol particles.