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[mrglobetrotter]

Hello everybody

I would like to calculate the drop size distribution of a spray by a RR-Distribution without any experimental data and measurements. This means, I can only use the values from different equations.

Since I have two unknown values (q and X), I'm looking for two equations to calculate them and continue with calculating SMD, MMD, Dmax, etc. Does anybody have a hint or a clue, how I could reach that and how the two equations should look like? 

I also do know the equations of Merrington & Richardson and Harmon. These enable calculating SMD only.

For all your help I thank you very much in advance! 

[DrAmine]

Hi,

Please check articles regarding Weibull distribution. By means of Mean Size and variance you can then get the shape factor and scale parameter (using the Gamma function).

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[mrglobetrotter]

Hi,

Please check articles regarding Weibull distribution. By means of Mean Size and variance you can then get the shape factor and scale parameter (using the Gamma function).

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Hi, thank you for your answer!

What about when I do not have any Mean Size, how can I evaluate q and X (or other scalar sizes)?

Best regards

[DrAmine]

Hi,

 

Then make an educated guess by using the most probable diameter. Check for the most stable diameter in turbulent flows (following a stability criterion ) or just try to match mass flow rate or any other integral things.

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