15th ILASS-Americas 2002 in Madison, WI


Recent Conference Papers

 
  Program Notes & Special Events
ILASS - Americas would like to thank the following Sponsors for their contribution to the success of this year's conference:
  • Bombardier Boats and Outboard Engines
  • Cummins Engine Company, Inc.
  • CD-adapco Group
  • Caterpillar
  • Coen Company, Inc.
  • Goodrich
  • Engine Research Center
  • Fluent Inc.

 

  • Ford Scientific Research Labs
  • General Motors
  • Inhale Therapeutic Systems
  • Kimberly-Clark Worldwide
  • Mercury Marine
  • Parker Hannifin
  • Spraying Systems Co.
  • Woodward
  Program - Tuesday, May 14th 2002


Tuesday, May 14 th

Reception and Registration
Panel Discussions

“How to Select a Spray Nozzle for Your Application” with panelists:

S. Londerville, Coen Company, Inc.
R. J. Schick, Spraying Systems Company
H. Snyder, Inhale Therapeutic Systems

Followed by: “How to Characterize Your Sprays” with panelists:

W. Bachalo, Artium Technologies, Inc.
D. Talley, Air Force Research Laboratory

Moderators:
C. Edwards, Stanford University
G. Smallwood, National Research Council, Canada


  Wednesday, May 15 th
 

Invited Presentation:
Gas Turbine Spray Combustion at the Lean Limit,
Michael Benjamin, Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division, Park Hannifin Corporation, Mentor, OH


Moderator: N. Chigier, Carnegie Mellon University

 

  Session IA: Drops
 
Chairperson: B.T. Helenbrook, Clarkson

A Numerical Method for Interface Tracking, M. Dai, H. Wang, J.B. Perot, and
D.P. Schmidt, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA


Bubble Entrapment during Droplet Impact, V. Mehdi-Nejad, J. Mostaghimi, and S. Chandra, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada

  Session IB: Automotive Spray I
 


Chairpersons: J.A. Drallmeier, Missouri-Rolla & A. M. Lippert, G. M.

Air Entrainment Measurements in a Transient Vaporizing Spray, J.B. Ghandhi and T. Kim, Engine Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.


Optimization of Operating Parameters for a 2-stroke DI Engine with KIVA 3V and a Genetic Algorithm Search Technique, M.N. Subramaniam and R.D. Reitz, Engine Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.


  Session IIA: Atomization  
 
Chairperson: S. P. Lin, Clarkson

A Numerical Model for Jet Primary Breakup, Y. Yi and R.D. Reitz, Engine
Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI


Gas Injection into a Liquid Cross-Flow inside a High Pressure (up to 40 MPa) Effervescent Atomizer, S.D. Sovani, P.E. Sojka, and J.P. Gore, Maurice J. Zucrow. Laboratories, School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

A Fully Nonlinear Primary Atomization Model, S.S. Yoon and S.D. Heister,
School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Modeling Liquid Film Formation and Breakup in an Industrial Spray Nozzle, M.P. Fard, Simulent Inc., Toronto, Canada; N. Ashgriz and J. Mostaghimi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; L.A. Prociw and T.C.J. Hu, Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc., Canada

  Session IIB: Automotive Spray II
 

Chairpersons: J.A. Drallmeier, Missouri-Rolla & A. M. Lippert, G. M.


An Experimental and Numerical Study on Atomization Characteristics of
Gasoline Injector for Direct Injection Engine
, S.W. Park, H.J. Kim, and C.S. Lee,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea

An Experimental Study on the Spray Behavior and Mixture Formation in the
Early Injection Timing of GDI Injectors Using the Entropy Analysis
, C.H. Lee,
K.H. Lee, J.D. Ryu, H.Y. Jung, and C.S. Lee, Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea

Quantitative High Speed Imaging of Piston Fuel Films in Direct Injection
Engines Using a Refractive - Index - Matching Technique
, M.C. Drake, T.D.
Fansler, and M. E. Rosalik, Powertrain Systems Research Laboratory, General
Motors Research & Development and Planning, Warren, MI


Images of Spray-Wall Impingement, J.W. Powell and C.F. Lee, Department of
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana,
Urbana, IN

  Session IIIA: Industrial Sprays I
 

Chairperson: R. J. Schick, Spraying Systems

Spray Characteristics of Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Injection for Fluidized Bed
Coating Processes
, T. Gemci and N. Chigier, Spray Systems Technology Center,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA.

Formation of Electrostatic Sprays Operating in Multi-Jet Mode Using Various
Tip Configurations
, A. Abosaid and P.E. Sojka, Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories,
School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

Temporal Statistics of a Fuel Spray in an Acoustically Active Combustor, C.M.
Sipperley and C.F. Edwards, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford
University, Stanford, CA.

Jet-Swirl Nozzle Design for Producing Nanoscale Polymer Particles in the
Supercritical Antisolvent Process
, D.J. Jarmer, Department of Chemical
Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO; C.S. Lengsfeld, Department of
Engineering, University of Denver, Denver, CO; and T.W. Randolph, Department of
Chemical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

  Session IIIB: Automotive Spray III
 

Chairperson: E. W. Curtis, Ford

Impingement of a Polydisperse Pulsed Spray on a Dry Wall, J.W. Powell and C.F.
Lee, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at
Champaign-Urbana, Urbana, IL

Parametric Study of Liquid Film Break-Up from Intake Valve and Port
Surfaces
, K.R. Koederitz, G.B. Wilkinson, and J.A. Drallmeier, Department of
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, University of
Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, MO

A Critical Analysis of Splash Criteria for SIDI Spray Impingement, R. O. Grover
Jr., and D. N. Assanis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; A. M. Lippert, S. H. El Tahry, M. C. Drake, T. D. Fansler,
and D. L. Harrington, General Motors R&D and Planning, Warren, MI.

Validation of an Auto-Ignition Model Based on a Transport Equation and a
Characteristic Ignition Progress Variable
, F.X. Tanner, Department of
Mathematical Sciences, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI


  Session IVA: Industrial Sprays II 
 

Chairperson: R. J. Schick, Spraying Systems

Cold Spray - A New Surfacing Technology for Industry, R. A. Neiser, M. F.
Smith, and R. C. Dykhuizen, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM

Characterization of the Metal Working Fluid Spray Produced during Wet
Horizontal Facemilling
, P.Geier, H. Kim, X. Xie, and M.-C. Lai, Department of
Mechanical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

A Note on Flow Discharge Coefficient of Simplex Swirl Atomizer, K. U. Koh and
S. Y. Lee, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of
Science and Technology, Science Town, Korea.

 
  Session IVB: Agriculture
 

Chairperson: A. C. Hansen, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


Droplet Size Spectra from Rotary Atomizers and Hydraulic Nozzles in Mosquito
Control
, A. J. Hewitt, Stewart Agricultural Research Services, Inc., Macon, MO; W.
Jany, Clarke Mosquito Control Association, Roselle, IL; G. Dorr and N. Woods,
University of Queensland, Gatton, Queensland, Australia

Nozzle Design and Liquid Property Effects on Spray Flight Time and Liquid
Impaction for Road Side Spraying of Weeds
, D. Downey, D.K. Giles, and D.C.
Slaughter, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department, University of
California-Davis, Davis, CA

Micro-Spray Application for High Spatial Resolution of Deposition on Biological
Targets
, D. Downey, D.K. Giles, and D.C. Slaughter, Biological and Agricultural
Engineering Department, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA.

  Thursday, May 16 th


Invited Presentation: Toward Improved Computer Models for Thick Sprays,
Peter O’Rourke, Theoretical Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos,
MN

Moderator: R. D. Reitz, University of Wisconsin

  Session VA: Modeling I
 

Chairpersons: N. Ashgriz, University of Toronto & R.K. Madabhushi, UTRC

Irreversible Entropy Production in Two-Phase Flows with Evaporating Drops,
N.A. Okong’o and J. Bellan, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of
Technology, Pasadena, CA

Direct Numerical Simulation of Multicomponent-Fuel Drop-Laden Temporal
Mixing Layers with Phase Change
, P.C. Le Clercq and J. Bellan, Jet Propulsion
Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA.

Properly Constrained Interphase Momentum Transfer Models for Constant-Density
Two-Phase Flow: Resolution of the Ill-Posedness Issue in Canonical
Problems
, S. Subramaniam, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ.

Adaptive, Spectral/hp, Two-Fluid Simulations, B.T. Helenbrook, Department of
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY; and
T.J. Baker, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, Princeton University
and Geometricon, L. L. C., Princeton University, NJ

 
  Session VB: Diagnostics I
 

ChaPresser, NIST & S. M. Jeng, University of Cincinnati

Measurement of Gasoline Spray Propagation by means of Synchrotron X- Ray,
Y. Yue, C. Powell, R. Cuenca, R. Poola, and J. Wang, Argonne National Laboratory,
Argonne, IL; and S. E. Parrish, General Motors, Warren, MI.

Instantaneous Mass Measurement of Fuel Sprays Using Time-Resolved X-Radiography,
C.F. Powell, Y.Yue, J. Liu, S.K. Cheong, S. Narayanan, and J. Wang,
Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL.

Correlation of USDA Forest Service Droplet Size Distributions Between PMS
Optical Array Probe and Malvern Laser Diffraction
, M.E. Teske, Continuum
Dynamics, Inc., Ewing, NJ; H.W. Thistle, USDA Forest Service, Morgantown, WV;
A.J. Hewitt, Stewart Agricultural Research Services, Macon, MO; and A.R. Womac,
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.

An Imaging-Based Analysis Tool for Evaluating the Macroscopic Spray
Variations of a Direct Injection-Gasoline Injector
, D.L.S. Hung, Technical Center
Rochester, Delphi Energy and Chirpersons: C. assis Systems, Delphi Corporation, Rochester, NY

  Session VIA: Modeling II
 

Chairpersons: N. Ashgriz, University of Toronto & R.K. Madabhushi, UTRC

Fuel Spray Modeling of Outward-Opening Pintle Injectors, C.O. Iyer and Z. Han,
Ford Research Laboratory, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI

Energy Distribution and Crown Development in Droplet Splashing, M.F.
Trujillo, Theoretical Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM;
and C.F. Lee, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of
Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, Urbana, IL

Modeling Collisions Among Drops with a Non-Uniform Spatial Distribution,
S.L. Post, Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan
Technological University, Houghton, MI; and J. Abraham, School of Mechanical
Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

 
  Session VIB: Diagnostics II
 

Chairpersons: C. Presser, NIST & S.-M. Jeng, University of Cincinnati

Accounting for Laser Extinction, Signal Attenuation, and Secondary Emission
While Performing Optical Patternation in a Single Plane
, C.T. Brown and V.G. McDonnell, Energy Research Consultants, Laguna Hills, CA; and D.G. Talley, Air Force Research Laboratory, AFRL/PRSA, Edwards AFB, CA.

Preliminary Visualizations of Acoustic Waves Interacting with Subcritical and
Supercritical Cryogenic Jets
, B. Chehroudi, Engineering Research corporation, Inc., Edwards AFB, CA; and D.G. Talley, Air Force Research Laboratory, AFRL/PRSA, Edwards AFB, CA.

Optimization of Atomized Liquid Sprays by Use of Ultrasound, L.K. Jameson and B. Cohen, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Roswell, GA.

  Session VIIA: Modeling III
 

Chairpersons: S. Subramaniam, Rutgers & M.F. Trujillo, Los Alamo

Theory of Micro- and Macro- Encapsulation, S.P. Lin and J.N. Chen, Department
of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY.. 211
1:55 pm A Comprehensive Model for Numerical Simulation of Break-Up of a Liquid Jet
in Crossflow, R.K. Madabhushi, United Technologies Research Center, East
Hartford, CT.

Dynamic Stretching of a Thin Planar Liquid Bridge, C. Mehring, J. Xi, and W.A.
Sirignano, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of
California, Irvine, CA.

Kinetic Equations for Dispersed Phase of Particles/Droplets in Turbulent Two-Phase
Flow
, R.V.R. Pandya and F. Mashayek, Department of Mechanical
Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

  Session VIIB: Diagnostics III
 

Chairpersons: T.D. Fansler, G. M. & P. L. Kelly-Zion, Trinity

Measuring Droplet Arrival Times Using Phase Doppler Interferometry, J.F. Widmann and C. Presser, National Institute of Standards and Technology,
Gaithersburg, MD.

Investigation of Spray Detonation Characteristics Using a Controlled,
Homogeneously Seeded Two-Phase Mixture
, B.M. Knappe and C.F. Edwards,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA.

Measuring Charge-To-Mass Ratio of Individual Droplets Using Phase Doppler
Interferometery
, T. Gemci, R. Hitron, and N. Chigier, Spray Systems Technology
Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University,
Pittsburgh, PA.

Investigation of the Internal Flow of a Pressure-Swirl Atomizer with
Macrolaminated Geometry using Refractive Index Matching Fluid Method
, Z. Ma and S.-M. Jeng, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; and M.A. Benjamin, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Mentor, OH

 
  Session VIIIA: Modeling IV
 

Chairpersons: S. Subramaniam, Rutgers & M.F. Trujillo, Los Alamos

Droplet Dispersion in the Wake of a Square Cylinder at Low Reynolds Number,
G.B. Jacobs and F. Mashayek, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of
Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL.

A Model for Preferential Vaporization of Sprays of Complex Liquid Mixtures Using Continuous Thermodynamics, D. Wang and C.F. Lee, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana,
Urbana, IL.

  Session VIIIB: Diagnostics IV
 

Chairpersons: T.D. Fansler, G. M. & P. L. Kelly-Zion, Trinity

Characterization of a Spray Jet in Crossflow Using Planar Imaging Techniques,
M.Y. Leong, V.G. McDonnell, and G.S. Samuelsen, UCI Combustion Laboratory,
University of California, Irvine, CA.

Velocity Measurements of Polydisperse Sprays Using Particle Image
Velocimetry
, S. Gorman, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL; and J.F. Widmann, Building and Fire
Research Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg,
MD

 

  Friday, May 17th
 

Invited Presentation: Some Recent Developments in the Understanding of DI
Diesel Fuel Jets
, Dennis L. Siebers, Combustion Research Facilities, Sandia National
Laboratories, Livermore, CA

 

  Session IXA: Orifice Internal Flows

 

Moderator: C. Edwards, Stanford University

Chairperson: S.H. Collicott, Purdue

A Description of the Pressure Swirl Atomizer Internal Flow, D. Donjat,
ONERA/DMAE 2, Toulouse, France, Snecma Control Systems, Moissy-Cramayel,
France; J.L. Estivalezes, ONERA/DMAE 2, Toulouse, France; and M. Michau,
Snecma Control Systems, Moissy-Cramayel, France.

Internal Flow and Design of Inward-Opening High-Pressure Swirl Injectors,
P.H. Lu and M.-C. Lai, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Wayne State
University, Detroit, MI; B. Befrui, R. Kneer, and D. Varble, Delphi Corporation,
Rochester, NY.

New Physics for Fluid Mechanics, G. Weber, Flow Focusing Incorporated, Menlo
Park, CA; and A. M. Gañán-Calvo, ESI, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain

Influence of Geometry on the Performance of Simplex Nozzles under Constant
Pressure Drop
, J. Xue, M.A. Jog, and S.M. Jeng, Department of Aerospace
Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH;
E. Steinthorsson and M.A. Benjamin, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Mentor, OH

  Session IXB: Pharmaceutical Sprays
 

Chairperson: H. E. Snyder, Inhale Therapeutic

Deposition Study of an Inhalation Therapy Spray in a Cadaver Throat, T. Gemci
and B. Shortall, Spray Systems Technology Center, Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, P; T.E. Corcoran, Pulmonary
Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; and N. Chigier, Spray Systems
Technology Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon
University, Pittsburgh, PA.

Measuring Drop Sizes for Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Spray Dispensers, J.
Burgener, Burgener Research Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada; C. Lopez, A.
Malave, A. Abosaid, and P.E. Sojka, Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories, School of
Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

Drop Size Distributions for Detergent Slurry Sprays Formed Using a Pressure
Swirl Atomizer
, S. R. Pidaparthy and P.E. Sojka, Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories,
School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

Particle Size Control of Spray Dried Pharmaceuticals for Inhalation, H. E.
Snyder, Inhale Therapeutic Systems, San Carlos, CA.

  Session XA: Diesel Injectors I

 

Chairperson: G. Smallwood, NRC, Canada

Droplet Size and Volume Fraction in the Near-Injector Region for Room
Ambient and Combusting Sprays
, J. Labs and T. Parker, Engineering Division,
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO.

Spray Cone Angle and Patternation of a Prototype Effervescent Diesel Injector,
Z. Liu and P.E. Sojka, Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories, School of Mechanical
Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

Diesel Engine Injection Rate-Shape Optimization Using Genetic Algorithms and
Multi-Dimensional Modeling for a Range of Operating Modes
, R.P. Hessel and
R.D. Reitz, Engine Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Air Entrainment into Diesel Sprays under Hot Ambient Conditions, D. Rhim and
P.V. Farrell, Engine Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison,
Wisconsin

  Session XB: Rocket/Propulsion

 

Chairperson: D. Talley, Air Force Research Lab

Effect of Airflow Velocity on Droplet Sizes for Gas Turbine Fogging Nozzles,
M.A. Chaker, Gas Turbine Division, Mee Industries Inc., Monrovia, CA.

Injection of Supercritical Methane/Ethylene Jets into a Quiescent Subcritical
Environment
, K.-C. Lin and P.J. Kennedy, Taitech, Inc., Beavercreek, OH; and T.
A. Jackson, Air Force Research Laboratory, Propulsion Directorate Wright-Patterson
AFB, OH.

A Review on Penetration Heights of Transverse Liquid Jets in High-Speed
Flows
, K.-C. Lin and P.J. Kennedy, Taitech, Inc., Beavercreek, OH; and T. A.
Jackson, Air Force Research Laboratory, Propulsion Directorate Wright-Patterson
AFB, OH.

Near-Field Spray Characterization of a Liquid Fuel Jet Injected into a
Crossflow
, M.Y. Leong and D.J. Hautman, United Technologies Research Center,
East Hartford, CT

  Session XIA: Diesel Injectors II

 

Chairperson: G. Smallwood, NRC, Canada & S. T. Sander, Wisconsin-Madison

Spray Characteristics of Hydraulically Actuated High Pressure Injection
Systems for Small Bore HSDI Applications
, E. M. El-Hannouny and P. V. Farrell,
Engine Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.

Effects of Multiple Injection on Liquid and Vapor Fuel Distribution in an HSDI
Diesel Engine
, W.S. Mathews, R.E. Coverdill, C.F. Lee, and R.A. White, Department
of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana,
Urbana, IL.

The Influence of Multiple Injection on HSDI Diesel Combustion, W.S. Mathews,
R.E. Coverdill, C.F. Lee, and R.A. White, Department of Mechanical and Industrial
Engineering, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, Urbana, IL

  Session XIB: Diagnostics V

 

Chairperson: J.B. Ghandhi, Wisconsin-Madison

X-Radiographic Images of Shock Waves Generated by High-pressure Diesel
Sprays
, J. Wang, A. MacPhee, C. F. Powell, Y. Yue, S. Narayanan, Argonne
National Laboratory, Argonne, IL; M. W. Tate, M. J. Renzi, A. Ercan, E. Fontes, S.
M. Gruner, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY; J. Walther and J. Schaller, Corporate
Research, Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany

Single and Three-Color Strobe Techniques for Bubble/Droplet Sizing and
Velocimetry
, T. A. Shedd, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.

New Optical Techniques for Studying Gas Bubbles Entrained in a Shear-Driven
Liquid
, D. J. Rodríguez and T. A. Shedd, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.

  Poster Session Abstracts


Effect of Double Injection and Intake Air Temperature on Gasoline HCCI Engine
Performance and Emissions
, M. Canakci, E. Hruby and R.D. Reitz, Engine Research Center,
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison-WI.


Modular System for Atomizing a Liquid, N. B. Johnson, 3M Adhesive Technologies Center,
St. Paul, MN.

Suitability of Electrostatic Spraying for Macromolecular Therapeutics, C.S. Lengsfeld, Department of Engineering, University of Denver, Denver, CO; Y. Lentz and T. Anchordoquy, Department of Pharmaceutical Science, University of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, CO; D. Dunn-Rankin, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Irvine, CA; and M. Manning, Department of Pharmaceutical Science, University of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, CO.

A Model for Droplet Vaporization for Use in Gasoline and HCCI Engine Applications, Y. Ra* and R. D. Reitz, Engine Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.

Transient Multidimensional Modeling of Airblast Atomizers, D. P. Schmidt, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA; L. M. Chiappetta, United Technologies Research Center, East Hartford, CT; G. M. Goldin, Fluent Inc.; and R. K. Madabhushi, United Technologies Research Center, East Hartford, CT.

A Discrete Bubble Size Method for Modeling Cavitation in a Slot Flow, H. M. Wasfy and C. F. Lee, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL

A Numerical Analysis of the Spray Characteristics of Biodiesel Blended with Diesel Fuel, W. Yuan* and A.C. Hansen, Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL.