Abstract
A combined experimental and computational study has been performed on the effect of coalescence and breakup in bubbly flows. A pseudo-2D bubble column with a special needle sparger has been constructed to obtain well-defined inlet conditions at the gas distributor. An advanced digital image analysis technique has been developed to determine the Bubble Size Distribution (BSD) as a function of position and superficial gas velocity. Most experimental studies of the size distribution have thus far concentrated on bubbly flow at relatively low void fractions. In the present study the column is operated in the regime of dense bubbly flow, where the individual bubble or a cluster of bubbles can be characterized, leading to the construction of the size distribution.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 22nd International Symposium on Chemical Reaction and Engineering (ISCRE 2012), 2-5 September 2012, Maastricht, The Netherlands |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Event | 22nd International Symposium on Chemical Reaction Engineering (ISCRE 22) - Maastricht, Netherlands Duration: 2 Sep 2012 → 5 Sep 2012 |
Conference
Conference | 22nd International Symposium on Chemical Reaction Engineering (ISCRE 22) |
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Abbreviated title | ISCRE 22 |
Country/Territory | Netherlands |
City | Maastricht |
Period | 2/09/12 → 5/09/12 |