RT Journal Article ID 6f33503d6a4ecbbd A1 van der Geld, Cees W. M. T1 A NOTE ON THE BUBBLE GROWTH FORCE JF Multiphase Science and Technology JO MST YR 2000 FD 2000-12-01 VO 12 IS 3&4 OP 18 AB A boiling bubble at the verge of detaching from a plane, infinite wall experiences a hydrodynamic force due to its expansion, F_x. Such a bubble is modelled as a pair of spheres with radius R and growth rate R' in inviscid liquid, and F_x is computed using the Lagally theorem. The form of the Lagally theorem used differs in one term from an expression found in the literature. The exact expression for F_x is simplified in order to derive a simple expression that facilitates the prediction of detachment. In the case of diffusion controlled bubble growth, F_x is shown to be approximately given by c₂πρ_LR²R'², where ρ_L is the liquid mass density and c² ~ 1.11. This prediction is compared with experimental fits of the literature. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/5af8c23d50e0a883,15f394fa1a02b5df,6f33503d6a4ecbbd.html