Maseeh Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
Funding Source
Undergraduate Research and Mentoring Program (URMP)
Advisor
Raul Cal
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2023
Abstract
The rise dynamics of submerged jets refer to the behavior and characteristics of fluid jets that emerge from a source submerged beneath a liquid surface. These jets are commonly encountered in various natural and industrial settings, such as underwater volcanic eruptions, wastewater discharge, and fuel injection in marine engines. Understanding the rise dynamics of submerged jets is essential for numerous applications, including environmental impact assessments, propulsion system optimization, and volcanic hazard mitigation. All liquids and gases in the presence of gravity exert an upward force known as the buoyant force on any object immersed in them. Utilizing the Dryden Drop Tower we can create a nearly zero-gravity environment, allowing for the observation of a submerged gas jet interface with little to no buoyant force. By utilizing a zero gravity environment it is possible to partially eliminate forces acting on an experiment. Successfully reducing a submerged jet to the force of pressure and jet nozzle diameter size will produce valuable insights into future experiments for determining entrainment at the plume edges.
Citation Details
Sands, Richard, "Submerged Jet in Zero-G" (2023). Maseeh Summer Undergraduate Research Experience. 62.