Extensional dynamics of viscoplastic filaments

ORAL

Abstract

A one-dimensional slender-thread model is used to explore viscoplastic dripping under gravity and the controlled extension of a liquid bridge. We describe dynamics up to pinch-off and consider the possibility of using measurements in the two configurations (eg. drop volume) to infer rheological parameters. The model results are compared with experiments using aqueous solutions of Carbopol and kaolin suspensions.

Authors

  • Anja Slim

  • Neil Balmforth

  • Neville Dubash