Multiphase Flows for Process Industries, 2 Teile

Preface MULTIPHASE FLOWS AND PROCESS INDUSTRIES The Process Industry Multiphase Flows Organization of the book PART I. Fundamentals of Multiphase Flows MULTIPHASE FLOWS: FLOW REGIMES, LOWER ORDER MODELS AND CORRELATIONS Introduction Modelling of Multiphase Flows Chronological Development of Mathematical Models Zero Dimensional 2-Equations Model Homogeneous Equilibrium Model Drift Flux Model One Dimensional 5-Equations Model One Dimensional 6-Equations Two Phase Flow Models: Axial Variation of Field Variables One Dimensional 6-Equations Two Phase Flow Models: Radial Variation of Field Variables Prediction of Design Parameters using One Dimensional Models Process Design using One-Dimensional Models The Three-Dimensional CFD Simulations to Overcome the Limitations of One-Dimensional Models: The Current Status EXPERIMENTAL METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING MULTIPHASE FLOWS Introduction Flow Imaging and Visualization Velocimetry Techniques Tomography and Radiography Techniques Characterization of Flows in Pilot Plant and Commercial Units Summary and Conclusions COMPUTATIONAL MODELS FOR SIMULATING MULTIPHASE FLOWS Euler-Euler Modelling Euler-Lagrange Modelling Immersed Boundary Methods Direct Numerical Simulations of Gas-Liquid and Gas-Liquid-Solid Flows Verification, Experimental Validation and Uncertainty Quantification PART II. Enabling Process Innovations via Mastering Multiphase Flows GAS-LIQUID PROCESSES Introduction Design and Scale-Up Process Innovations in Multiphase Reactors Process Innovations in Multiphase Unit Operations LIQUID-LIQUID PROCESSES - MASS TRANSFER PROCESSES AND CHEMICAL REACTIONS Overview Liquid-Liquid Thermodynamics and Processes Mass Transfer in Liquid-Liquid Systems Liquid-Liquid Reactions and Applications Liquid-Liquid Process Equipment and Typical Applications Conclusion GAS-SOLID PROCESSES Introduction Process Equipment Gas-Solid Flow Investigation Methods Case Study 1: FCC Riser Case Study 2: FCC Stripper Case Study 3: Rotary Cement Kiln Case

Vivek V. Ranade is Bernal Chair Professor of Process Engineering, University of Limerick, Ireland. His research group uses experiments, computational flow modelling, reactor engineering and machine learning to generate new insights in multiphase flows, multiphase reactors and process intensification. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications and six books. Ranjeet P. Utikar is Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering at Curtin University in Australia. His research focuses on applying computational modeling techniques to understand, optimize and design energy efficient processes. He has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications.