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Drop Coalescence
The Dropcoal experiment studies how water and ethanol droplets of various sizes behave when colliding at different velocities. A high-speed camera records the interaction and mixing process. This research can help Scientists improve medicine formulations and delivery methods, as well as fuel combustion models in the microgravity environment.
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The DropCoal (Droplet Coalescence) project is an experimental study conducted by the European Space Agency (ESA) to understand how droplets form and merge, particularly in space.
This research aims to provide insights into phenomena such as cloud and raindrop formation, fuel combustion, and material interactions. The project is highly relevant for both Earth-based industries and space exploration, especially for long-duration missions where understanding fluid dynamics in microgravity is crucial.
RISE, as the prime contractor for this project, has designed, manufactured and implemented the device necessary to form, monitor and control the droplet formation and their head-on collision.
This prototype will be included in the International Space Station in November 2024, to use the microgravity environment. A second model has been contracted to fly with the Nyx capsule developed by The Exploration Company in Q3 2025.
