International Journal of Multiphase Flow, Vol.20, No.2, 439-443, 1994
Stabilization of an Axisymmetrical Liquid Bridge by Viscous-Flow
An axial flow of an immiscible liquid past a nearly cylindrical liquid bridge of similar density influences the stability of the bridge. Laminar flow along a cylindrical interface can generate a differential pressure gradient across the interface that is equivalent to a steady axial gravitational acceleration. Ideally, this flow can be used to cancel the pressure gradient due to the density imbalance, allowing a longer cylindrical interface than would be statistically possible. Experimental results that show this effect and that are in qualitative agreement with predictions are presented.
Keywords:MINIMUM VOLUME;STABILITY