Consequences of the integration of a hyperbolic funnel into a showerhead for droplets, jet break-up lengths, and physical-chemical parameters
Consequences of the integration of a hyperbolic funnel into a showerhead for droplets, jet break-up lengths, and physical-chemical parameters
Samenvatting
Introducing a hyperbolic vortex into a showerhead is a possibility to achieve higher spray velocities for a given discharge without reducing the nozzle diameter. Due to the introduction of air bubbles into the water by the vortex, the spray is pushed from a transition (dripping faucet) regime into a jetting regime, which results in higher droplet and jet velocities using the same nozzle diameter and throughput. The same droplet and jet diameters were realized compared to a showerhead without a vortex. Assuming that the satisfaction of a shower experience is largely dependent on the droplet size and velocity, the implementation of a vortex in the showerhead could provide the same shower experience with 14% less water consumption compared to the normal showerhead. A full optical and physical analysis was presented, and the important chemical parameters were investigated.
Organisatie | Van Hall Larenstein |
Lectoraat | Watertechnologie |
Gepubliceerd in | Water MDPI, Basel, Vol. 11, Uitgave: 12, Pagina: 2446 |
Datum | 2019-11-21 |
Type | Artikel |
ISSN | 2073-4441 |
Taal | Engels |