16 research outputs found
Determination of mist flow characteristic for MQL technique using particle image velocimetry (PIV) and computer fluid dynamics (CFD)
In recent years, minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) machining is regarded as a
promising method for reducing machining cost and cutting fluid, while improving cutting
performance. However the effectiveness and the working principle of MQL are still questionable
with very few explanations provided. The aim of this study is to determine the optimum distance
between the nozzle and tool tip and appropriate flow pattern of the mist flow for minimum quantity
lubricant using Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and Computer Fluid Dynamic (CFD) for
optimizing the spraying conditions thus reducing the lubricant consumption. The spray from the
nozzle with outlet diameter of 2.5 mm is analysed using Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) to
measure the mist flow velocity and identify the flow pattern. The input pressure of 0.2, 0.3 and 0.4
MPa will be discharged throughout the experiment. Higher pressure produce more mass flow rate
which helps in reducing the cutting force and cutting temperature efficiently and prolong tool life.
Thus the appropriate distance can reduce lubricant consumption and increase the cooling and
lubricating ability with best nozzle position. The applied distance increases the efficiencies of MQL
applied during machining process
Flexural behavior of general laminated composite and sandwich plates using a secant function based shear deformation theory
On the Free Vibration Analysis of Laminated Composite and Sandwich Plates: A Layerwise Finite Element Formulation
Spray characterization of palm olein/diesel blends under various injection pressures
The Sauter Mean Diameter (SMD) and spray cone angle are two important parameters that characterize spray performance. The objective of this study is to characterize palm olein/diesel blends spray in terms of spray angle and SMD under different injection pressures using a hollow cone pressure swirl atomizer. The physical properties of five diesel/palm olein blends, namely B5, B10, B15, B20 and B25 were measured and their spray characteristics were tested at injection pressures of 0.8MPa, 1.0MPa, and 1.2MPa under ambient atmospheric condition. The results were compared to spray established using petroleum diesel fuel. The SMD was measured using a phase Doppler analyzer (PDA). The spray cone angle was visualized using a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera. The results indicated that petroleum diesel fuel had the widest cone angle followed by B5, B10, B15, B20 and B25 under the same injection pressure. Additionally, when the injection pressure increases from 0.8MPa to 1.2MPa, the spray cone angle widen accordingly. It is concluded that high content of palm olein in the palm biofuel blends increases viscosity and surface tension and hence higher value of SMD and narrower spray cone angle was generated. An increase in injection pressure resulted in smaller droplet SMD and wider spray cone angle