Ultrasonic and Multimodal Techniques for Liquids and Complex Fluids Characterisation

This handbook provides readers with a practical, “how-to” guide to the use of ultrasound for the characterization of fluids. Intended as a basic introduction (suitable for undergraduate courses) and an advanced text (targeting postgraduate researchers and R&D scientists/engineers in industry), the text pulls together the very latest research and technology advances to create a unique reference source for readers in academia and industry.

Coverage spans the fundamental scientific concepts and techniques necessary to make successful ultrasound measurements, with a particular focus on ultrasound velocimetry. Key topics include measurements in water, its solutions and multiphase media. Later chapters deal with advanced techniques such as scattering, particle sizing and computer control/automation. The new edition includes fully updated content from the previous edition (published in 1997) plus new and extended sections on ultrasound attenuation spectroscopy, multiphase media and advanced ultrasound techniques.