A computational study of ultrasonic film thickness measurements in annular two-phase flows under microgravity conditions /

aboard NASA's KC-135 reduced gravity aircraft are used to

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pautz, Shawn Daniel, 1969-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:aboard NASA's KC-135 reduced gravity aircraft are used to
An ultrasonic system has previously been proposed to measure
based on ray tracing is developed to predict the performance
certain annular flows.
conjunction with the ultrasonic system is shown to allow a
develop a correlation between the flow parameters and the
direct method for measuring unknown mass flow rates in
effect of various interfacial shapes on the amplitude of the
interfacial characteristics of annular two-phase flows in
interfacial structure. This correlation when used in
kinematic waves and slug flows. Experimental data obtained
measured return signal; these interfaces include dynamic and
of this system. Effort is concentrated on determining the
reduced acceleration environments. A computational model
Item Description:"Major subject: Nuclear Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:x, 95 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.