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Measurement and analysis of abrasive particles velocities in AWJ
Zeleňák, Michal ; Foldyna, Josef ; Martinec, Petr ; Cárach, J. ; Gurková, Lucie ; Nováková, Daria
Abrasive water jet (AWJ) is a progressive technology commonly used in many industrial applications. Potential of this technology is high and research in the field of optimal geometry design of an injection system has not been completed yet. New designs of the injection cutting head based on numerical simulation of the flow provide important information about processes occurring during the formation of AWJ. Detailed knowledge of velocities of abrasive particles during the abrasive water jet generation is vital for the verification of the numerical model. The aim of the experimental work was to test the applicability of the LIF (Laser Inducted Fluorescence) technique combined with the PTV (Particle Tracking Velocity) processing algorithms to analyze particle velocities at the output of the focusing tube. The combination of commonly used water pressures with abrasive mass flow rate was tested and the obtained results of abrasive particles velocities are presented in this paper.
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Quality of surface produced by modulated jet
Sitek, Libor ; Foldyna, Josef ; Jekl, Pavel ; Nováková, Daria
Machined surfaces can generally be characterized by surface texture or geometric parameters, which may also reflect subsurface features. The paper deals with the determination of quality of bottom surface of the kerf created by modulated jet. The quality of bottom surface of the kerf was examined and compared to that created by continuous jet at the same operating parameters. Shapes and sizes of kerfs created both by pulsed and continuous jets were also studied.
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Measurement of force effects of modulated jet
Foldyna, Josef ; Sitek, Libor ; Jekl, Pavel ; Nováková, Daria
Results obtained in measurement of force effects of water jets modulated by ultrasonic vibration of a tip situated inside the nozzle are presented. Both method of modulation of the jet and method of measurement of force effects of the jet are briefly described. Potential of the measurement of force of modulated jets in determination of optimum configuration of the ultrasonic nozzle is discussed.
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