Theoretical analysis of fluid mixing time in liquid-continuous impinging streams reactor

Yan Luo, Jian qiu Zhou, Zhao Guo, Bei Yu, Hui Xiong

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Abstract

The mixing time of impact zone in liquid-continuous impinging streams reactor (LISR) is theoretically calculated by empirical model and modern micromixing model of the fluid mixing process, and the variation laws of macromixing time and micromixing time are quantitatively discussed. The results show that under a continuous and stable operating condition, as the paddle speed increases, the macromixing time and micromixing time calculated by the two models both decrease, even in a linkage equilibrium state. Simultaneously, as the paddle speed increases, the results figured by the two models tend to be consistent. It indicates that two models both are more suitable for calculation of mixing time in high paddle speed. Compared with the existing experimental results of this type of reactor, the mixing time computed in the speed of 1500 r/min is closer to it. These conclusions can provide an important reference for systematically studying the strengthening mechanism of LISR under continuous mixing conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3217-3222
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Central South University
Volume22
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Aug 2015

Keywords

  • comparative analysis
  • empirical model
  • impinging stream reactor
  • mixing time
  • theoretical model

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