Disclosed is a method for measuring surface energy of aggregates based on static drop method, comprising (1) aggregates grinding and pretreatment; (2) obtaining the surface texture index; (3) calculating the surface energy based on static drop method experiment; (4) fitting to obtain a functional relationship between the surface texture index and surface energy; (5) calculating the surface energy of the original aggregate. The method considers the influence of the grinding process on the surface texture of the aggregates when measuring the surface energy of the aggregates, which significantly improves the accuracy of the static drop method test. The static drop method can be used to replace the vapor adsorption method to test the surface energy of aggregate, and the low-cost optical contact angle instrument can replace the expensive magnetic suspension weight balance system to test the surface energy of aggregate, which greatly reduces the test cost.

Disclosed is a method for measuring surface energy of aggregates based on static drop method, comprising (1) aggregates grinding and pretreatment; (2) obtaining the surface texture index; (3) calculating the surface energy based on static drop method experiment; (4) fitting to obtain a functional relationship between the surface texture index and surface energy; (5) calculating the surface energy of the original aggregate. The method considers the influence of the grinding process on the surface texture of the aggregates when measuring the surface energy of the aggregates, which significantly improves the accuracy of the static drop method test. The static drop method can be used to replace the vapor adsorption method to test the surface energy of aggregate, and the low-cost optical contact angle instrument can replace the expensive magnetic suspension weight balance system to test the surface energy of aggregate, which greatly reduces the test cost.

An experimental device and method for testing foam fluid properties and defoaming separation effects, the experimental device including a foam generation module configured to generate a foam fluid, an experimental loop configured to transport the foam fluid and enable the foam fluid to sufficiently develop in a loop, a foam property test module configured to test foam fluid properties, a foam separation processing module configured to separate foam from fluid and gas, and a defoaming result evaluation module configured to test and evaluate defoaming results. In the method, different foam fluids are generated in the foam generation module and are transported to the foam property test module and different foam separation processing modules through the experimental loop, and the foam properties of the foam fluids and defoaming separation effects are measured by the foam property test module and the defoaming result evaluation module connected to the foam separation processing module.

An experimental device and method for testing foam fluid properties and defoaming separation effects, the experimental device including a foam generation module configured to generate a foam fluid, an experimental loop configured to transport the foam fluid and enable the foam fluid to sufficiently develop in a loop, a foam property test module configured to test foam fluid properties, a foam separation processing module configured to separate foam from fluid and gas, and a defoaming result evaluation module configured to test and evaluate defoaming results. In the method, different foam fluids are generated in the foam generation module and are transported to the foam property test module and different foam separation processing modules through the experimental loop, and the foam properties of the foam fluids and defoaming separation effects are measured by the foam property test module and the defoaming result evaluation module connected to the foam separation processing module.

A method for measuring a receding contact angle between a sample surface and a drop of a liquid is provided. The method includes ejecting a dosing volume of the liquid from an opening onto the sample surface such that the liquid is ejected as a continuous jet at a defined flow rate for a defined dosing time period, and the opening comprises an opening diameter. The dosing volume of the liquid is allowed to form a drop on the sample surface. At least one geometrical parameter of the drop formed on the sample surface is measured and a contact angle between the sample surface and the drop is determined based on the at least one geometrical parameter. The flow rate and the dosing time period are selected such that the dosing volume does not exceed the flow rate multiplied by 0.11 s.

A method for measuring a receding contact angle between a sample surface and a drop of a liquid is provided. The method includes ejecting a dosing volume of the liquid from an opening onto the sample surface such that the liquid is ejected as a continuous jet at a defined flow rate for a defined dosing time period, and the opening comprises an opening diameter. The dosing volume of the liquid is allowed to form a drop on the sample surface. At least one geometrical parameter of the drop formed on the sample surface is measured and a contact angle between the sample surface and the drop is determined based on the at least one geometrical parameter. The flow rate and the dosing time period are selected such that the dosing volume does not exceed the flow rate multiplied by 0.11 s.

A system includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to actuate a component upon determining that a hydrophobic coating of a surface is degraded based on a comparison of a characteristic of a liquid droplet with a threshold value.

A system includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to actuate a component upon determining that a hydrophobic coating of a surface is degraded based on a comparison of a characteristic of a liquid droplet with a threshold value.

Methods of evaluating a surfactant may include ultrasonicating a mixture of oil, water, and the surfactant to form at least one of the following: a sub-macroemulsion, a macroemulsion phase or a combination of the aforementioned; separating the sub-macroemulsion from the macroemulsion phase; introducing the sub-macroemulsion into a foam container; performing a first automated phase identification of the sub-macroemulsion; introducing a gas into the sub-macroemulsion to generate a column of foam, where the column of foam has a height in the foam container; performing a second automated phase identification of the sub-macroemulsion; and measuring the height of the column of foam in the foam container. In these methods, the first and second automated phase identifications may be configured to quantify one or more liquid phases and a foam phase in the column.

Methods of evaluating a surfactant may include ultrasonicating a mixture of oil, water, and the surfactant to form at least one of the following: a sub-macroemulsion, a macroemulsion phase or a combination of the aforementioned; separating the sub-macroemulsion from the macroemulsion phase; introducing the sub-macroemulsion into a foam container; performing a first automated phase identification of the sub-macroemulsion; introducing a gas into the sub-macroemulsion to generate a column of foam, where the column of foam has a height in the foam container; performing a second automated phase identification of the sub-macroemulsion; and measuring the height of the column of foam in the foam container. In these methods, the first and second automated phase identifications may be configured to quantify one or more liquid phases and a foam phase in the column.