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Effect of the droplet size distribution of fuel spray on the soot formation process in spray flames is investigated. The vibratory orifice atomizer is used to control the droplet size distribution of fuel spray. Two-dimensional soot volume fraction, primary soot particle size and relationship between spatial distribution of fuel droplets and soot formation area are observed by optical measurements. The results show that flame structures of spray flame and soot formation process are affected critically by the mean droplet size of fuel spray. The mean soot formation area is increased by increase of the mean droplet size of fuel spray. The primary soot particles become large at around the edge of soot formation area. This trend occurs from coagulation and surface growth of soot particles. The group of some droplets and its vapor forms the soot formation area, and the large droplet of liquid fuel deforms shape of the soot formation area.
