Morton, J.A., Khavari, M, Priyadarshi, A, Kaur, A, Grobert, N, Mi, J, Porfyrakis, Kyriakos ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1364-0261, Prentice, P, Eskin, D.G. and Tzanakis, I. (2023) Dual frequency ultrasonic cavitation in various liquids: High-speed imaging and acoustic pressure measurements. Physics of Fluids, 35:017135. ISSN 1070-6631 (doi:10.1063/5.0136469)

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Abstract

Ultrasonic cavitation is used in various processes and applications, utilizing powerful shock waves and high-speed liquid jets generated by the collapsing bubbles. Typically, a single frequency source is used to produce the desired effects. However, optimization of the efficiency of ultrasound reactors is necessary to improve cavitation activity in specific applications such as for the exfoliation of two dimensional materials. This research takes the next step to investigate the effect of a dual frequency transducer system on the bubble dynamics, cavitation zone, pressure fields, acoustic spectra, and induced shock waves for four liquids with a range of physical properties. Using ultra-high-speed imaging and synchronized acoustic pressure measurements, the effect of ultrasonic dual frequencies on bubble dynamics was investigated. The addi- tion of a high frequency transducer (1174 kHz) showed that the bubble fragments and satellite bubbles induced from a low frequency trans- ducer (24 kHz) were able to extend their lifecycle and increase spatial distribution, thus, extending the boundaries of the cavitation zone. Furthermore, this combination of ultrasonic frequencies generated higher acoustic pressures (up to 180%) and enhanced the characteristic shock wave peak, indicating more bubble collapses and the generation of additional shock waves. The dual frequency system also enlarged the cavitation cloud size under the sonotrode. These observations specifically delineated the enhancement of cavitation activity using a dual frequency system pivotal for optimization of existing cavitation-based processing technologies.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	ultrasonic cavitation, high imaging, acoustic pressure
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General)
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Engineering & Science
Last Modified:	14 Apr 2023 16:12
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/39272

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