Motion of an anisotropically polarizable suspension at a vibrating wall in an electric field and determination of dispersed phase characteristics

Media consisting of anisotropically polarizable dispersed phase particles and nonconducting liquid carrier phases are considered. The particles possess easy-axis anisotropy. The problem concerning the motion of an anisotropically polarizable suspension in a strong transverse electric field under the action of a vibrating wall is solved using a complete electrohydrodynamic model, which describes the motion of a polarizable medium in an electric field with regard to the irreversible effects of the viscosity and relaxation of the average medium anisotropy. The dependences of the wavelength of liquid vibrations and the decrement of their attenuation on electric field strength are determined. The influence of the field strength on the friction force on the wall and the energy dissipation is determined. The results obtained may be used to develop new methods for determining parameters of microdisperse systems.