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.


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    Title :

    Levitator for Containerless Processing


    Contributors:
    Berg, L. H. (author) / Oran, W. A. (author) / Theiss, J. M. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1982-09-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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