Abstract
We investigate complex 3D behavior of granular mixtures in shaking and shearing devices. NMRI can non-invasively measure concentration, velocity, and velocity fluctuations of flows of suitable particles. We investigate origins of wall-shear induced convection flow of single component particles by measuring the flow and fluctuating motion of particles near rough boundaries. We also investigate if a mixture of different size particles segregate into their own species under the influence of external shaking and shearing disturbances. These non-invasive measurements will reveal true nature of convecting flow properties and wall disturbance. For experiments in a reduced gravity environment, we will design a light weight NMR imager. The proof of principle development will prepare for the construction of a complete spaceborne system to perform experiments in space.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 251-256 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | NASA Conference Publication |
| Issue number | 3338 |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 1 1996 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1996 3rd Microgravity Fluid Physics Conference - Cleveland, OH, USA Duration: Jul 13 1996 → Jul 15 1996 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Aerospace Engineering