Measurement and analysis of impact dynamic parameters of micron-sized single particles using particle shadow velocimetry

The impact dynamics of micro-sized particles is still a fascinating topic of research, which can contribute to the understanding of the mechanisms of adhesion and rebound of these particles. A high-precision measurement system was developed that combines hardware, software, and numerical simulation methods to determine the impact dynamics parameters of micro-sized single particles under high temperature conditions by using Particle Shadow Velocimetry (PSV). The impact dynamic parameters of three standard particles (impact velocity, impact angle, coefficient of restitution, critical sticking velocity, etc.) were measured as examples to validate the reliability of this measurement system. The results demonstrated the reliability of the developed particle image processing algorithm. Corrections on the impact velocity and rebound velocity of small particles at low impact velocities were necessary. Particle size had a significant influence on the variation characteristics of the normal coefficient of restitution in particle impacts. A power function relationship between the critical sticking velocity and particle size was obtained. This paper provides a strong technical guidance for the future research on the impact dynamics of fly ash particles produced in the boiler field or other related fields.