Infrared visualization of automotive paint spray transfer process

Nelson K. Akafuah, Abraham J. Salazar, Kozo Saito

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Abstract

An Infrared thermography based visualization technique for automotive paint spray is presented. Two common automotive paint applicators were studied using this technique and the results presented. The paint applicators studied were high-speed rotary bell atomizer and low pressure air atomizer. The technique uses a uniformly heated blackbody emitter as a background. The emitted infrared energy from the background passing through the spray is attenuated by the droplets in the spray. The attenuated intensity is captured by an infrared camera, to form a two-Dimensional image of the spray flow field. From the acquired intensity image, the entire spray flow field structure is visualized and the result discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the ASME Fluids Engineering Division Summer Conference 2009, FEDSM2009
Pages759-765
Number of pages7
EditionPART B
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event2009 ASME Fluids Engineering Division Summer Conference, FEDSM2009 - Vail, CO, United States
Duration: Aug 2 2009Aug 6 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME Fluids Engineering Division Summer Conference 2009, FEDSM2009
NumberPART B
Volume1

Conference

Conference2009 ASME Fluids Engineering Division Summer Conference, FEDSM2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVail, CO
Period8/2/098/6/09

Keywords

  • Atomization
  • Droplet size distribution
  • Sauter mean diameter

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
  • Mechanical Engineering

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