Maximum Inclination Path for Laminar Settling of Axisymmetric Particles in Viscous Fluids
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 125, Issue 1
Abstract
Previous researchers' asymptotic result stating that a settling long axisymmetric body can deviate from the vertical by a maximum angle of γmax = 19.5° is generalized, and corresponding relations are found for settling prolate and oblate spheroid particles of arbitrary aspect ratios. Also, a formula for maximum inclination paths for a particle settling in a rotating vessel is derived. The presented formulas can be used in addressing the problem of hydrodynamic separation of particles or macromolecules of different shapes.
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Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 125 • Issue 1 • January 1999
Pages: 97 - 101
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