pneumatic atomizer

[nu̇′mad·ik ′ad·ə‚mīz·ər]

(mechanical engineering)

An atomizer that uses compressed air to produce drops in the diameter range of 5-100 micrometers.

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The spray grid is composed of four spray bars with one pneumatic atomizer each (Figure 4) Radial position can be adjusted to avoid ice accretion on the pipe or optimize cloud uniformity.

The second method uses pneumatic atomizers with high atomization pressure ratio to freeze out the droplets produced.

Improvement of an altitude test facility capability in glaciated icing conditions at DGA Aero-engine testing

Simulations of the Spray Coating Process Using a Pneumatic Atomizer," Proc.

Few authors have tried to measure and model paint sprays originated from pneumatic atomizers so far.

CFD simulation of paint deposition in an air spray process

Pneumatic atomizers expose the liquid to a stream of air (lowing at high velocity.