Experimental study of loss in stability of the drop shape in the approach air flow

Abstract

Abstract.A new experimental scheme of installation to study the deformation of drops by aerodynamic forces was described. Results of experimental studies of the deformation of drops in the air flow were shown. Video shoots of the deformation of the drops for different values of Weber numbers were obtained. Experimental dependence of the degree of deformation of the drop from Weber number was obtained and an approximating formula for determining the degree of deformation of the drop was obtained.