Research/Testing

Spray Analysis and Research Services, from of Spraying Systems Co., was established in 2000 to help solve spray problems and optimize spray performance. Our services help eliminate excess scrap and reduce maintenance and operating costs. Backed by 70 years of experience in spray analysis and working with more than 200 industries, we deliver fast, actionable solutions for real manufacturing challenges.

Operations that require precision spraying typically benefit the most from spray analysis. Chemical, food, pharmaceutical and pulp/paper manufacturers with coating, spray drying, gas cooling and marking applications are among those who utilize our services.

Whether you utilize our consulting, prototyping and/or testing services, you will gain specific, documented information you can put to use immediately. You are under no further obligation to us. If you request further assistance, we’ll refer you to other divisions within our organization for nozzle/system purchase or production. Or, you can choose to implement the solution yourself or contract with others. Once we’ve delivered the solution you need, our role is complete. However, most of our customers use our services on an on-going basis in an effort to optimize spray performance to keep pace with changing process conditions and changing technology.

Tools of Our Trade:

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): Simulate and predict spray performance based on pre-determined operating conditions
- Examine interaction between fluid dynamics and structural integrity to determine Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI)
- Structural integrity modeling using Finite Element Methods (FEM) to evaluate mechanical stresses
Phase Doppler Analyzers: Based on the principles of light scattering interferometry, these point sampling, flux-sensivie instruments are most effective in measuring the drop size and velocity of medium to large sprays
Particle/Image Analysis: measures the size and shape of drops emitted from both opaque and transparent sprays
Laser Diffraction Particle Analyzer: uses light scattering to measure small to medium sprays with a curve-fitting program that converts the light intensity distribution into drop size distribution
Spray Nozzle Patternator: measures spray distribution by collecting the liquid into channels aligned perpendicular to the spray nozzles. This volumetric distribution data is used to determine the optimal spray nozzle height and overlap required in various applications

Additional instruments available in our labs: customized wind tunnel, impact measuring device, laser imaging, AutoJet Modular Systems and fluid handling/mixing equipment.

For those interested in an even greater understanding of spray nozzle performance, we offer a Spray Technology Seminar. The Seminar focuses on how quality and efficiency can be improved and cost reductions achieved. The final day of the seminar is spent in our lab where seminar attendees participate in wide assortment of spray characterization tests.

The best way to see how we may be able to assist you is to give us a call. Tell us about your spray application and we'll tell you specifically how we may be able to help.

Visit iSpray for selection assistance and easy online ordering.
Or, contact your local sales and engineering office.

Spray Analysis and Research Services, Bulletin 520C

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References

Spray Analysis

Literature

Advancing Spray Technology Through Consulting, Prototyping and Testing, Bulletin 520C · View · Request
Optimizing Spray Performance with Computational Fluid Dynamics, Bulletin 621A · View · Request
Optimizing Spray Performance with Process Modeling, Bulletin 667 · View · Request
Spray Technology Reference Guide: Understanding Drop Size, Bulletin 459C · View · Request
Full-line catalog including spray nozzles and accessories, technical data and problem-solving ideas, Catalog 70 · View · Request
Full-line catalog including spray nozzles and accessories, technical data and problem-solving ideas,
Catalog 70-M - Metric · View · Request

Resources