@inproceedings{4b8cf6804d7540afb2121444c3d5b3aa,
title = "Modeling and simulation of nano-aluminum synthesis in a plasma reactor",
abstract = "The synthesis of aluminum (an energetic material) nanoparticles in a plasma reactor is simulated. The effects of flow-field mixing on nanoparticle growth are investigated via direct numerical simulation. The flow consists of high temperature argon/aluminum jet impinges on a low-temperature argon jet. To analyze the influence of fluid dynamic mixing on nanoparticle growth, the momentum ratio of the two jets is varied. The flow-field is obtained by solving the compressible Navier-Stokes equations while the evolution of the particle field is obtained by using a nodal approach to represent the aerosol general dynamic equation. The results indicate that increasing the momentum of the cooler jet increases dilution of the aluminum jet and increases flow-through time of nanoparticles (the time required by particles to travel the length of the domain).",
author = "Nelson Settumba and Garrick, {Sean C}",
year = "2005",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781567002393",
series = "Advancements in Energetic Materials and Chemical Propulsion",
pages = "643--655",
booktitle = "Advancements in Energetic Materials and Chemical Propulsion",
note = "6th International Symposium on Special Topics in Chemical Propulsion: Advancements in Energetic Materials and Chemical Propulsion, ISICP 2006 ; Conference date: 08-03-2005 Through 11-03-2005",
}