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Guohao Huang1, Mindi Zhang1, Xiaojian Ma1
1School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China.
Investigating bubble dynamics near surfaces using high-speed photography revealed three distinct patterns: single toroidal bubble without spike (STB), single toroidal bubble with a spike (STBS), and double toroidal bubbles with a spike (DTBS). These patterns influence bubble collapse and shock wave propagation.
Area of Science:
- Fluid Dynamics
- Acoustics
Background:
- Bubble dynamics near interfaces are crucial in various physical phenomena.
- Understanding bubble collapse and rebound mechanisms is essential for predicting energy transfer.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate bubble dynamics between a free surface and a rigid wall.
- To characterize bubble shape evolution and free surface motion during collapse and rebound.
Main Methods:
- Utilized high-speed photography and the schlieren method.
- Employed two synchronous high-speed cameras to record temporal evolution.
- Conducted experiments with single bubbles at various normalized stand-off distances.
Main Results:
- Identified three distinct bubble and free surface morphology patterns: STB, STBS, and DTBS.
- Observed variations in bubble shape, free surface motion, and shock wave propagation across different patterns.
- Quantitatively analyzed jet velocity, collapse position, collapse time, and spike height.
Conclusions:
- Bubble dynamics exhibit distinct patterns influenced by proximity to free surfaces and rigid walls.
- Shock wave formation during bubble collapse is a key energy dissipation mechanism.
- The study provides quantitative data for bubble-rigid wall interactions, aiding in fluid dynamics modeling.
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