Particulate reshapes surface jet dynamics induced by a cavitation bubble

TL;DR

This paper shows how particles on water surfaces change jet formation dynamics caused by bubbles, leading to new modes and lower energy requirements.

Contribution

The study reveals five new jet modes and quantifies how particulates lower the energy threshold for jet formation.

Findings

Surface particulates significantly reduce the energy needed to form liquid jets.

Five novel jet modes are identified based on particulate immersion time and bubble depth.

Jet dynamics are highly sensitive to the presence of particulate matter.

Abstract

Liquid jet formations on water surfaces serve as a cornerstone in diverse scientific disciplines, underpinning processes in climatology, environmental science, and human health issues. Traditional models predominantly focus on pristine conditions, an idealisation that overlooks common environmental irregularities such as the presence of particulate matter on water surfaces. To address this shortfall, our research examines the dynamic interactions between surface particulate matter and cavitation bubbles using floating spheres and spark bubbles. We unveil five novel jet modes, advancing beyond classical models and demonstrating enhanced variability in jet dynamics. We observe that particulates significantly lower the energy threshold for jet formation, showing the enhanced sensitivity of jet dynamics to their presence. The phase diagram and analyses illustrate how the interplay between the dimensionless immersion time of the particulate and the spark bubble’s dimensionless depth influences jet mode development, from singular streams to complex cavity forms. These insights not only advance our understanding of jet formation, but also unlock the potential for refined jet manipulation across a broad range of physical, environmental, and medical applications.

Liquid jet formation is critical across climatology, environmental science, and health, yet traditional models neglect real-world factors like surface particulates. Here, authors demonstrate that surface particulates drastically lower the energy threshold for jet formation and reveal five new jet modes governed by the interplay between particulate immersion time and bubble depth.

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