An experimental study on the atomization characteristics of the nozzle for the after-pot cooling of galvanized steel sheets

Air-atomized fog cooling is particularly suitable for the after-pot cooling of galvanized steel strips.With air and water serving as working media,an experimental study was conducted on the atomization characteristics of a newly-developed cross-flow type of fog nozzles.The water flux distribution,spray angle and pressure of water and air were measured.The results show that the water droplet size was small and insensitive to the water flow rate.The spray angle was small and the water flow rate slightly affected the air pressure in the chamber.An empirical correlation between the pressure in the chamber and the gas flow rate was obtained for the purpose of equipment design.