Numerical Investigation of Flow Patterns and Concentration Profiles in Y-Mixers
Babu HV, Sahu S, Haderlein M, Peukert W, Verma N (2016)
Publication Language: English
Publication Status: Published
Publication Type: Journal article, Original article
Publication year: 2016
Journal
Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag
Book Volume: 39
Pages Range: 1963-1971
Journal Issue: 10
Abstract
The fluid flow patterns and associated concentration fields in Y-mixers are investi-
gated using lattice Boltzmann method-based models. The focus lies on the impact
of the mixing angle on the flow and concentration fields, with the mixing angle
varying between acute (q =10) and obtuse (q = 130) angles. Residence time dis-
tributions are determined to study the effect of the angles on the mixing and
velocity patterns, in particular, different flow regimes, i.e., stratified laminar, vor-
tex, and engulfment flow. The results from the simulations are validated with liter-
ature data and found to be in good agreement. Maximum mixing occurs in the
100 obtuse-angle Y-mixer, attributed to the extensive engulfment of flows in the
mixing channel.
Authors with CRIS profile
Michael Haderlein
Lehrstuhl für Feststoff- und Grenzflächenverfahrenstechnik
Wolfgang Peukert
Lehrstuhl für Feststoff- und Grenzflächenverfahrenstechnik
Involved external institutions
India (IN)How to cite
APA:
Babu, H.V., Sahu, S., Haderlein, M., Peukert, W., & Verma, N. (2016). Numerical Investigation of Flow Patterns and Concentration Profiles in Y-Mixers. Journal of Chemical Engineering & Process Technology, 39(10), 1963-1971. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ceat.201600083
MLA:
Babu, Harsha Vardhan, et al. "Numerical Investigation of Flow Patterns and Concentration Profiles in Y-Mixers." Journal of Chemical Engineering & Process Technology 39.10 (2016): 1963-1971.
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