Multiphase Flows for Process Industries, 2 Volume Set

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.

• Preface MULTIPHASE FLOWS AND PROCESS INDUSTRIESThe Process IndustryMultiphase FlowsOrganization of the book PART I. Fundamentals of Multiphase Flows MULTIPHASE FLOWS: FLOW REGIMES, LOWER ORDER MODELS AND CORRELATIONSIntroductionModelling of Multiphase FlowsChronological Development of Mathematical ModelsZero Dimensional 2-Equations ModelHomogeneous Equilibrium ModelDrift Flux ModelOne Dimensional 5-Equations ModelOne Dimensional 6-Equations Two Phase Flow Models: Axial Variation of Field VariablesOne Dimensional 6-Equations Two Phase Flow Models: Radial Variation of Field VariablesPrediction of Design Parameters using One Dimensional ModelsProcess Design using One-Dimensional ModelsThe Three-Dimensional CFD Simulations to Overcome the Limitations of One-Dimensional Models: The Current Status EXPERIMENTAL METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING MULTIPHASE FLOWSIntroductionFlow Imaging and VisualizationVelocimetry TechniquesTomography and Radiography TechniquesCharacterization of Flows in Pilot Plant and Commercial UnitsSummary and Conclusions COMPUTATIONAL MODELS FOR SIMULATING MULTIPHASE FLOWSEuler-Euler ModellingEuler-Lagrange ModellingImmersed Boundary MethodsDirect Numerical Simulations of Gas-Liquid and Gas-Liquid-Solid FlowsVerification, Experimental Validation and Uncertainty Quantification PART II. Enabling Process Innovations via Mastering Multiphase Flows GAS-LIQUID PROCESSESIntroductionDesign and Scale-UpProcess Innovations in Multiphase ReactorsProcess Innovations in Multiphase Unit Operations LIQUID-LIQUID PROCESSES -MASS TRANSFER PROCESSES AND CHEMICAL REACTIONSOverviewLiquid-Liquid Thermodynamics and ProcessesMass Transfer in Liquid-Liquid SystemsLiquid-Liquid Reactions and ApplicationsLiquid-Liquid Process Equipment and Typical ApplicationsConclusion GAS-SOLID PROCESSESIntroductionProcess EquipmentGas-Solid Flow Investigation MethodsCase Study 1: FCC RiserCase Study 2: FCC StripperCase Study 3: Rotary Cement KilnCase Study 4: Bubbling Fluidized BedSummary and Outlook LIQUID-SOLID PROCESSESIntroductionSlurry Transportation Agitation and Mixing in Stirred VesselFluidized Bed ReactorsHydro-CyclonesSummary and Path Forward THREE OR MORE PHASE PROCESSESIntroductionSelection of Multiphase ReactorCommonly Used Three Phase Reactors and their HydrodynamicsModels for Gas-Liquid-Solid ReactorsApplication and Recent AdvancesBioreactorsGas-Liquid-Liquid and Gas-Liquid-Liquid-Solid ReactionsGuidelilnes for Practicing Engineer and Extension to other Multiphase ReactorsConcluding Remarks TRICKLE BED REACTORSIntroductionHydrodynamicsModelling of Trickle Bed ReactorsApplicationScale-UpWorked Out ExamplesSummary FLOWS WITH PHASE CHANGEIntroductionFlows with Phase Change: Key IssuesApproaches for Computational Modelling of Flows with Phase ChangeApplication ExamplesSummary PART III. Status and Path Forward SUMMARY AND OUTLOOKModelling of Multiphase Flows: Current StatusComputational Modelling for Enabling Process InnovationsOutlook Author IndexSubject Index