Multiphase Flows for Process Industries, 2 Volume Set: Fundamentals and Applications

Discover the cutting-edge in multiphase flows used in the process industries  In Multiphase Flows for Process Industries: Fundamentals and Applications, a team of accomplished chemical engineers delivers an insightful and complete treatment of the state-of-the-art in commonly encountered multiphase flows in the process industries. After discussing the theoretical background, experimental methods, and computational methods applicable to multiphase flows, the authors explore specific examples from the process industries.  The book covers a wide range of multiphase flows, including gas-solid fluidized beds and flows with phase change. It also provides direction on how to use current advances in the field to realize efficient and optimized processes.   Filling the gap between theory and practice, this unique reference also includes:  A thorough introduction to multiphase flows and the process industry  Practical discussions of flow regimes, lower order models and correlations, and the chronological development of mathematical models for multiphase flows  Comprehensive explorations of experimental methods for characterizing multiphase flows, including flow imaging and visualization  In-depth examinations of computational models for simulating multiphase flows   Perfect for chemical and process engineers, Multiphase Flows for Process Industries: Fundamentals and Applications is required reading for graduate and doctoral students in the engineering sciences, as well as professionals in the chemical industry. 

Table of Contents:
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 Study 4: Bubbling Fluidized Bed Summary and Outlook LIQUID-SOLID PROCESSES Introduction Slurry Transportation Agitation and Mixing in Stirred Vessel Fluidized Bed Reactors Hydro-Cyclones Summary and Path Forward THREE OR MORE PHASE PROCESSES Introduction Selection of Multiphase Reactor Commonly Used Three Phase Reactors and their Hydrodynamics Models for Gas-Liquid-Solid Reactors Application and Recent Advances Bioreactors Gas-Liquid-Liquid and Gas-Liquid-Liquid-Solid Reactions Guidelilnes for Practicing Engineer and Extension to other Multiphase Reactors Concluding Remarks TRICKLE BED REACTORS Introduction Hydrodynamics Modelling of Trickle Bed Reactors Application Scale-Up Worked Out Examples Summary FLOWS WITH PHASE CHANGE Introduction Flows with Phase Change: Key Issues Approaches for Computational Modelling of Flows with Phase Change Application Examples Summary PART III. Status and Path Forward SUMMARY AND OUTLOOK Modelling of Multiphase Flows: Current Status Computational Modelling for Enabling Process Innovations Outlook Author Index Subject Index

About the Author :
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.