ISSN:
1573-9066
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Conclusions 1. Equilibrium equations have been derived for a pendent drop on a horizontal and an inclined solid surface. 2. The weight of an equilibrium drop depends on the slope of the surface, the surface tension of the liquid, the angle of contact, and the drop surface area. It is shown that, other things being equal, a pendent drop is less stable on an inclined surface than on a horizontal surface. 3. An equation has been derived for the full energy of a two-dimensional pendent drop. Minimization of this equation makes it possible to determine, with the aid of a computer, the approximate ratio of the drop diameter to the maximum drop thickness (maximum distance from the solid surface) for each specific case.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00798048
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