Charged liquid jet instability

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The discussion focuses on the instability of an infinitely long charged liquid jet, specifically addressing the effects of surface profile changes on surface charge density and electric energy. The energy change of the liquid jet is denoted as E, while the energy change in the connected charging system, operating at a constant voltage V, is -2E. The original paper referenced does not provide a proof for this result, prompting the inquiry into applicable theorems that could elucidate the phenomenon. A relevant resource is shared, which may offer insights into the stability of electrohydrodynamic (EHD) systems.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of electrohydrodynamics (EHD)
  • Familiarity with surface charge density concepts
  • Knowledge of energy conservation principles in electrical systems
  • Basic grasp of fluid dynamics, particularly in relation to liquid jets
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  • Review the paper "Electrohydrodynamic Stability" by Chen for detailed analysis
  • Explore the implications of surface charge density changes on liquid jet stability
  • Investigate the role of electric fields in fluid dynamics
  • Study the principles of energy conservation in charged fluid systems
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This discussion is beneficial for researchers and engineers in the fields of electrohydrodynamics, fluid dynamics, and electrical engineering, particularly those focusing on charged liquid jet stability and related phenomena.

weiwei
I am dealing with a problem of instability of an infinitely long charged liquid jet. When there is a change is surface profile(which originally is a column with radius R), it surface charge density changes, thus the electric energy change of the liquid jet is E (due to surface charge density change), the charging system (a constant voltage V connected to the liquid jet) has energy change -2E, the paper I am reading just gives this result without proving it. So I am trying my luck here to see if any theorem can explain it.
 
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weiwei said:
I am dealing with a problem of instability of an infinitely long charged liquid jet. When there is a change is surface profile(which originally is a column with radius R), it surface charge density changes, thus the electric energy change of the liquid jet is E (due to surface charge density change), the charging system (a constant voltage V connected to the liquid jet) has energy change -2E, the paper I am reading just gives this result without proving it. So I am trying my luck here to see if any theorem can explain it.

Zoiks! This is a tough problem. I found this:

https://web.duke.edu/uphyl/pubs/Chen_11_Springer_EHD_Stability.pdf

It seems to discuss your problem. Good luck!
 

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