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Organization profile
Introduction / mission
Development and validation of multi-scale models for multiphase flows, using state-of-the-art computational and experimental techniques
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Advanced modeling of multiphase chemical reactors
Organisational profile
Over the years the research group Multi-Scale Modeling of Multiphase Flows has made key contributions to the fundamentals of chemical reaction engineering. Using highly advanced computer simulations we develop accurate models for multiphase chemical reactors used in industry for the large-scale production of synthetic fuels, fertilisers, detergents, polymers and numerous other products. In addition sophisticated non-invasive monitoring techniques are employed for the detailed validation of the computational models.
Multiphase flows involving mass, momentum and heat transfer are frequently encountered in industrial processes involving granulation, coating, polymerization and other catalytic conversion processes. In these flows the complex phase interactions govern the prevailing flow phenomena such as the formation and evolution of heterogeneous structures to a large extent. These structures have significant impact on the quality of the contact between the phases and as a direct consequence thereof strongly affect reactor performance. Additional complexities arise from the complex interplay between transport phenomena and catalytic transformations in multicomponent systems.
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Profiles
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Joop Aarts
- Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Multi-scale Modelling of Multi-phase Flows - Education and Research Technician (Design and Development)
Person: OBP : Supportive and management staff
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Maike W. Baltussen
- Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Multi-scale Modelling of Multi-phase Flows - Assistant Professor
- EIRES Engineering for Sustainable Energy Systems - Assistant Professor
- EIRES Chemistry for Sustainable Energy Systems - Assistant Professor
Person: UD : Assistant Professor
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Kay A. Buist
- Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Multi-scale Modelling of Multi-phase Flows - Assistant Professor
- EIRES Engineering for Sustainable Energy Systems - Assistant Professor
- EIRES Chemistry for Sustainable Energy Systems - Assistant Professor
Person: UD : Assistant Professor
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Energy Efficient Milky Sprays
Kuipers, J. A. M., Garcia Llamas, C. & Swami, V.
1/03/19 → 30/11/23
Project: Research direct
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Contactless Contactful Boiling for Controlled Evaporation
van der Geld, C. W. M., Gelissen, E. J. & Rajkotwala, A.
1/01/17 → 31/05/20
Project: Research direct
Research output
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A numerical study of flow boiling in a microchannel using the local front reconstruction method
Rajkotwala, A., Boer, L., Peters, E. A. J. F., van der Geld, C. W. M., Kuerten, J. G. M., Kuipers, J. A. M. & Baltussen, M. W., Apr 2022, In: AIChE Journal. 68, 4, 18 p., e17598.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Assessment of a subgrid-scale model for convection-dominated mass transfer for initial transient rise of a bubble
Weiner, A., Claassen, C. M. Y., Hierck, I. R., Kuipers, J. A. M. & Baltussen, M. W., 9 Feb 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: AIChE Journal. XX, X, e17641.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Experimental study on the temperature distribution in fluidised beds
Milacic, E., Nunez Manzano, M., Madanikashani, S., Heynderickx, G. J., van Geem, K. M., van de Greef, A. A. M., Richter, A., Kriebitzsch, S. H. L., Buist, K. A., Baltussen, M. W. & Kuipers, J. A. M., 2 Feb 2022, In: Chemical Engineering Science. 248, 14 p., 117062.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open AccessFile16 Downloads (Pure)
Equipment
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Laser Doppler Anemometry
Kay A. Buist (Manager)
Multi-scale Modelling of Multi-phase FlowsFacility/equipment: Equipment
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Magnetic particle tracking setup
Kay A. Buist (Manager)
Multi-scale Modelling of Multi-phase FlowsFacility/equipment: Equipment
Datasets
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Data underlying the publication: Experiments on floating bed rotating drums using magnetic particle tracking
Nijssen, T. M. J. (Contributor), van Dijk, M. A. H. (Contributor), Kuipers, J. A. M. (Contributor), van der Stel, J. (Contributor), Adema, A. (Contributor) & Buist, K. A. (Contributor), 4TU.Centre for Research Data, 17 Feb 2021
DOI: 10.4121/13721104
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Prizes
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Best oral presentation at 13th International Conference on CFD in the Minerals and Process
Finotello, Giulia (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Best poster presentation at Dynamics of Evolving Fluid Interfaces - DEFI Gathering physico-chemical and flow properties
Finotello, Giulia (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Best Public Relations Value Poster Award
Nijssen, T. M. J. (Recipient), 10 Dec 2019
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Advances in the Modelling of Multiphase Chemical Reactors
J.A.M. (Hans) Kuipers (Invited speaker)
28 Mar 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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On heat and mass transfer in bubbly flow
Maike W. Baltussen (Speaker)
1 Jul 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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From Laboratory to manufacturing plant
Morteza Hadian (Speaker), Suzan Schoemakers (Speaker), Sander van Bavel (Speaker) & Peter Berben (Speaker)
2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
Press / Media
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UK Intellectual Property Office Publishes Patent Notification for 'Method of testing, wafer, and testing station'
1/04/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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UK Intellectual Property Office Publishes Patent Notification for 'Coupon wafer and method of preparation thereof'
24/09/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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UK Intellectual Property Office Publishes Patent Notification for 'Transfer die for micro-transfer printing'
26/08/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Student theses
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1D phenomenological model of Propane Aromatization in a Fluidized Bed Reactor
Author: van Duin, J., 2021Supervisor: Hadian, M. (Supervisor 1), Buist, K. A. (Supervisor 1) & Kuipers, J. A. M. (Supervisor 1)
Student thesis: Master
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3D scalar field simulations for Micro Mixing applications in a cylindrical geometry: implementation and verification
Author: van Kouwen, R., 28 Feb 2018Supervisor: van der Schaaf, J. (Supervisor 1), van Eeten, K. M. P. (Supervisor 2), Aguirre, A. (Supervisor 2), Peters, E. A. J. F. (Supervisor 2) & Buist, K. A. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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An Experimental Study on the Hydrodynamics in a Fluidized Bed at Elevated Temperatures using the Novel ePIV/DIA Technique
Author: de Keizer, M., 28 Aug 2019Supervisor: van Sint Annaland, M. (Supervisor 1), Gallucci, F. (Supervisor 2), Cruellas Labella, A. (Supervisor 2) & Buist, K. A. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master