Abstract
An experimental and analytical study on the mass flux and reaction force of water single-phase and steam-water two-phase jets discharged from a thin nozzle was carried out. The mass flux of water jet is well predicted using the Bernoulli's equation with the contraction coefficient, but the recovery of contraction at the nozzle exit should be considered to evaluate the reaction force. The L/D of the nozzle affects the mass flux and reaction force of the two-phase jet, i. e., the mass flux decreases and the reaction force increases with the L/D. The behavior of high-temperature water jet is similar to that of the water jet if the L/D is smaller or nozzle inlet pressure is higher. The behaviors of the mass flux and the reaction force show hysteresis depending on the decrease or increase of nozzle inlet pressure. The mass flux and reaction force can be well predicted by the critical flow analysis based on a separated flow model with the non-equilibrium parameter.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
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
