Can we increase force of an open nozzle that runs on compressed air ??

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the effectiveness of an air knife nozzle system used for removing stagnant water, specifically addressing whether modifications to the air supply will increase the force generated by the nozzle and improve its performance.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes the current setup of the air knife, noting that the maintenance engineer has increased the number of inlets from 1 to 2 and outlets from 2 to 6, questioning if this will enhance the force and remove additional water.
  • Another participant requests more specific details about the application, such as the location of stagnant water, size and spacing of the orifices, distance from the air knife to the surface, and whether the compressor can maintain pressure at the required flow rate.
  • There are repeated requests for responses, indicating a desire for engagement and assistance in resolving the issue.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion does not show clear agreement or resolution, as participants are seeking more information and clarification before addressing the effectiveness of the proposed changes.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include a lack of specific details regarding the nozzle design, operational conditions, and the compressor's performance capabilities, which are necessary for a thorough analysis.

Who May Find This Useful

Operation engineers, maintenance engineers, and individuals involved in fluid dynamics or industrial applications may find this discussion relevant.

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Hi, i am an operation engineer. We are having a bottleneck where a nozzle ( air knife/ long strip with multiple orifice), used for removing stagnant water is not generating enough force and some water still stagnates. maintenance engineer have increased the number of inlet to airknife from 1 to 2( both from same centralised industrial compressor of 5 bar.) and outlet from 2 to 6. Will it increase the force and can remove extra water??
 
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Someone answer please..
 
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Hi, i am an operation engineer. We are having a bottleneck where a nozzle ( air knife/ long strip with multiple orifice), used for removing stagnant water is not generating enough force and some water still stagnates. maintenance engineer have increased the number of inlet to airknife from 1 to 2( both from same centralised industrial compressor of 5 bar.) and outlet from 2 to 6. Will it increase the force and can remove extra water??
Could you be a bit more specific for someone to be able to help you out.
Stagnant water where - pools of water on the floor, droplets on a surface just washed, ...
What size orifice , spacing.
Distance of air knife to surface.
Can the compressor keep up the pressure at 5 bar, at the Q flow, which relates to orifice sizing.
A problem well stated is a problem easily analyzed.
 
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moneybitsingh said:
Someone answer please..
Be patient please.
 
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Someone answer please..
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