Abstract

This note presents the results of an experimental study of circular sand jets in air from three nozzles of diameter of 19.2, 31.1 and 63.8 mm. It was found that the frontal speeds of the sand jets and the steady sand jet velocity accelerate due to gravity with negligible air resistance. The sand velocity does not appear to be affected by sand particle sizes for the three sizes tested. The diameters of sand jets, as they travel downwards, decrease and gradually approach an asymptotic value after a distance of 120 times of the initial jet diameter. The sand concentration in the jet decreases as the distance from the nozzle increases. Waves were observed at the periphery of the sand jet and some preliminary results of wave speed and wavelength are reported.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.