Atomisation is defined as the breaking up of liquids into minute drops for efficient burning or economical spreading. Different methods of atomising liquids; scent spray; centrifugal spinning cup plus air blast; pressure jet. Slowed movement illustrations (150X) show how atomisation occurs. Main uses: agricultural and for burning liquid fuel. Various methods of qualitative and quantitative evaluation of spray patterns. Testing jet aircraft atomizers.
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ACMI Identifier
000700
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Agricultural chemicals
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Agricultural chemicals
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Atomic theory
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Atoms
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Liquid fuels
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Physics
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)