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Area of Science:

  • Fluid dynamics
  • Multiphase flow
  • Surface physics

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  • Understanding bubble behavior is crucial in various industrial and natural processes.
  • Previous models often simplified complex interactions at bubble-surface interfaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a comprehensive force balance model for air bubble dynamics.
  • To accurately predict bubble rise, impact, and bouncing phenomena against rigid surfaces.

Main Methods:

  • A force balance model incorporating buoyancy, hydrodynamic drag, bubble deformation, added mass, and film forces was developed.
  • Numerical solutions of governing equations were compared with experimental data using ultraclean water.
  • The model was validated against bubble terminal velocity, acceleration, and impact/bounce behaviors.

Main Results:

  • The model accurately predicts bubble terminal velocity and acceleration phases.
  • Excellent agreement was observed between the model's predictions and experimental data for bubble impact and bouncing.
  • The study confirms the significance of the included forces in describing bubble-surface interactions.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed force balance model provides a robust framework for understanding air bubble dynamics.
  • The model successfully captures the key physical mechanisms governing bubble impact and bouncing phenomena.
  • This work offers a valuable tool for predicting and controlling bubble behavior in liquid systems.