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Use of electrochemiluminescence in visualizing separated flows

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 March 2006

B. Howland ,
G. S. Springer  and
M. G. Hill
B. Howland
Affiliation:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts
G. S. Springer
Affiliation:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts
M. G. Hill
Affiliation:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Abstract

When a potential is applied between two electrodes immersed in a flowing chemi-luminescent solution a blue glow appears at the surface of the anode. This glow may be used to observe the behaviour of liquid flows past solid surfaces. An electrochemical system suitable for generating the glow is described. Photographic studies of separated flows past cylinders, flat plates and cones are presented showing the application of the technique of electrochemiluminescence to flow visualization.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Fluid Mechanics , Volume 24 , Issue 4 , April 1966 , pp. 697 - 704
Copyright
© 1966 Cambridge University Press

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