Modelling the flow conditions and primary atomization of an air-core-liquid-ring (ACLR) atomizer using a coupled Eulerian–Lagrangian approach

MÁ Ballesteros Martínez, D Becerra… - Flow, Turbulence and …, 2024‏ - Springer
Abstract The Air-Core-Liquid-Ring atomizer is a pioneering internal-mixing pneumatic
atomization technique designed for energy-efficient spray drying of highly viscous liquid …

[HTML][HTML] Spray characteristics of steam-assisted oil atomization in Y-jet nozzles

MR Barbieri, L Achelis, U Fritsching - International Journal of Multiphase …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Twin-fluid atomizers, valued for handling viscous fluids and high operating loads, are
extensively used in combustion processes and oil refineries. In the latter scenario, internal …

Understanding the operating limitations of an internal-mixing Air-Core-Liquid-Ring (ACLR) nozzle for process intensification in spray drying

MÁ Ballesteros Martínez, V Gaukel - Drying Technology, 2024‏ - Taylor & Francis
Spray drying is a widely used method for producing food powders in large quantities, but it
also has a high energy demand. To address this, researchers have long aimed to increase …