Air entrainment -- how it happens, how to avoid it

What is a bubble? It is a general term that can refer to various phenomena that occur at the surface of a gas suspended in a fluid. However, for technical use, the terms bubble and foam must be strictly defined. In this article, bubble means small gas particles entrained and dispersed in the fluid....

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Published in:Hydraulics & Pneumatics 2001-07, Vol.54 (7), p.39-39
Main Authors: Totten, G.E, Bishop Jr, R.J, Suzuki, R, Tanaka, Y
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Air
Bubbles
Cavitation
Energy consumption
Fluids
Hydraulic equipment
Hydraulics
Lubricants & lubrication
Manufacturing
Mineral oils
Noise
Preventive maintenance
Surfactants
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Summary:What is a bubble? It is a general term that can refer to various phenomena that occur at the surface of a gas suspended in a fluid. However, for technical use, the terms bubble and foam must be strictly defined. In this article, bubble means small gas particles entrained and dispersed in the fluid. Conversely, foam is comprised of many gas pockets surrounded by a thin film and is created when fluid is mixed rapidly with air from the free surface.
ISSN:0018-814X
2162-1284