Coating of optical fibers with a conical shape applicator
- 1 January 1979
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Fiber and Integrated Optics
- Vol. 2 (3-4) , 287-298
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01468037908202107
Abstract
Primary emphasis is placed on the effects of coating parameters such as coating thickness and tip size, the coating thickness variations due to different draw speeds, and induced maximum shear rate in the applicator. However, in this analysis the flow region is divided into two because of the mixed boundary conditions: non-slip condition (region I) and free shear condition along the meniscus (region II). The surface tension at the edge in region II is balanced with the pressure difference, which becomes a constraint for the flow rate.Keywords
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