Document Type

Article

Source Publication Title

Scientific Reports

First Page

1

Last Page

12

DOI

10.1038/s41598-017-12279-6

Abstract

In this work, we explored self-propulsion of a Leidenfrost drop between non-parallel structures. A theoretical model was first developed to determine conditions for liquid drops to start moving away from the corner of two non-parallel plates. These conditions were then simplified for the case of a Leidenfrost drop. Furthermore, ejection speeds and travel distances of Leidenfrost drops were derived using a scaling law. Subsequently, the theoretical models were validated by experiments. Finally, three new devices have been developed to manipulate Leidenfrost drops in different ways.

Publication Date

9-20-2017

Language

English

Comments

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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