A simplified analysis method for correlating rotary atomizer performance on droplet size and coating appearance

Journal of Coatings Technology and Research

Volumn 11, Issue 3, 2014, Pages 303-309

  Ellwood, Kevin R J ^a   Tardiff, Janice L ^a   Alaie, Seyed M ^b  

^a FORD MOTOR COMPANY   (United States)

^b ESI North America   (United States)

Author keywords

Atomization; Paint appearance; Paint deposition; Rotary atomizer; Spray application

Indexed keywords

ATOMIZATION; BELLS; DROPS; FLOW OF FLUIDS; PARTICLE SIZE; PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS; SIZE DISTRIBUTION;

AUTOMOTIVE PAINTS; HYDRODYNAMIC STABILITY; ROTARY ATOMIZERS; SIMPLIFIED ANALYSIS METHODS; SPRAY APPLICATION; SPRAY PARAMETERS; THEORETICAL MODELING; WAVELENGTH MEASUREMENT;

PAINT;

EID: 84900457841     PISSN: 15470091     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11998-013-9535-x     Document Type: Article

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