Objects are levitated by aerodynamic forces in an apparatus originally developed for space research but just as effective on Earth. New levitator is orientation-independent. Also works equally as well whether or not gravity is present. Apparatus supports a sphere by aerodynamic forces from gas flowing through convergent/divergent section. Concentric inner tube is moved along axis of cylindrical housing.
Levitator for Containerless Processing
NASA Tech Briefs ; 6 , 1
1982-09-01
Miscellaneous
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English
Containerless Processing Studies in the MSFC Electrostatic Levitator
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2012
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