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

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.

Synthesis of Ce-doped yttrium aluminum garnet phosphor by impinging streams co-precipitation

Phosphor yttrium aluminum garnet Y3A15O12 （YAG）, activated with trivalent cerium （Ce^3＋）, was synthesized by T-tube impinging streams, T-type vortex impinging streams co-precipitation method （IS-CP） and direct co-precipitation method （D-CP）, respectively. The crystallization, morphologies, particle size and particle size distribution of the phosphors obtained under different experimental conditions were studied. The influence of various factors on the luminescence intensity of the phosphor was also investigated, such as feeding methods, volume flow rate, contents of Ce and initial reactant concentration. The results show that the precursors synthesized by T-tube impinging streams co-precipitation reaction transform to Y3A15O12 （YAG） phosphor at about 1 000 ℃. The particles are far smaller and narrower than those prepared by D-CP. In the impinging streams co-precipitation system, the luminescent intensity of YAG：Ce phosphor increases with the increase of liquid flow rate. The intensity firstly increases then decreases with the increasing Ce^3＋ doping content, and the maximum intensity is shown at 1.67% （molar fraction） Ce. Luminescent intensity gradually decreases with the increase of initial concentration of reactants. At the same operational condition, the luminescent intensity of the phosphors prepared by T-tube impinging streams reactor is higher than that by D-CP, and the luminescent intensity of the phosphors prepared by T-type vortex impinging streams is higher than that by T-tube impinging streams reactor.

Micromixing in the Submerged Circulative Impinging Stream Reactor

Micromixing in the submerged circulative impinging stream reactor (SCISR) developed by the authors is investigated with the Bourne's reaction scheme. The values measured for the impinging velocity, u0, under the conditions of SCISR normal operation, only is of the order of 0.1m·s^-1, are much slower than that inferred,suggesting low power requirement for operation. The values of the characteristic time constant for micromixing,tM, determined in the impinging velocity range of 0.184m·s^-1 < u0 < 0.326m·s^-1 are ranged from 192ms to 87 ms, showing that impinging streams promotes micromixing very efficiently. The data follow approximately the relationship of tM∝ u0^-1.5. A comparative study shows that the micromixing performance of SCISR is much better than that of the traditional stirred tank reactor. The tM values predicted with the existing theoretical model are systematically longer than those measured by about 2--3 times, implying that the regularity of impinging streams promoting micromixing is unclear yet.

Pressure Fluctuation in the Submerged Circulative Impinging Stream Reactor

Pressure fluctuation in the submerged circulative impinging stream reactor （SCISR） is studied by measuring the dynamic pressure with micro pressure sensors of high accuracy, with water as the process material. Experimental results show that the maximum amplitude of fluctuation can be up to about 1.6kPa. On the power spectra the fluctuation is relatively concentrated in the range of 〈1000Hz, with some weak peeks in acoustic wave range. The space profile of intensive fluctuation region in the reactor is determined. The region is found to take the form of a couple truncated cones of empty core, with coincided bottoms, and is symmetrical with respect to the impinging plane and approximately symmetrical about the axis, essentially independent of u0. The integral intensity of fluctuation increases as the impinging velocity, Uo increasing.

Optimal Conditions for Preparing Ultra-Fine CeO_2 Powders in A Submerged Circulative Impinging Stream Reactor

Cerium carbonate powders were produced in a submerged circulation impinging stream reactor （SCISR） from Ce（NO3）3· 6H2O. NH4HCO3 was used as a precipitant in the reaction. Cerium carbonate powders were roasted to produce ultra-fine cerium dioxide （CeO2） powders. The optimal conditions of such production process were obtained by orthogonal and one-factor experiments. The results showed that ultra-fine and narrowly distributed cerium carbonate powders were produced under the optimal flowing conditions. The concentrations of Ce（NO3）3 and NH4HCO3 solutions were 02,5 and 0.3 mol · L^-1, respectively. The concentration of PEG4000 added in these two solutions was 4 g · L^-1. The stirring ratio, reaction temperature, feeding time, solution pH, reaction time and digestion time were 900 r · min^- 1,80 ℃, 20 min, 5 - 6, 5 min and 1 h, respectively. The final product, CeO2 powders, was obtained by roasting the produced cerium carbonate in air for 3 h at 500 ℃. The finally produced CeO2 powders were torispherical particles with a narrow size distribution of 0.8 -2.5 μm. The crystal structure of CeO2 powders belonged to cubic crystal system and its space point 5 group was OH^5-FM3M. Under optimal conditions, powders produced by SCISR were finer and more narrowly distributed than that by Stirred Tank Reactor （STR）.

Experimental and Theoretical Analysis of the Impinging Stream Drying

The experiments of one-stage semi-circular and two-stage semi-circular impinging stream drying as well as the vertical and semi-circular combined impinging stream drying were carried out. The velocity distribution and the mean residence time of particles, and the influence of various factors on drying characteristics were studied. A mathematical model of granular material drying in a semi-circular impinging stream dryer was proposed, in which the flow characteristics as well as the heat and mass transfer mechanisms were considered. Reasonable numerical methods were used to solve the equations. Under various conditions, the calculated results agree well with the experimental data. The unsteady-state drying dynamic equation, as well as the variations of drying rate and moisture content versus time were obtained. The results indicate that constant drying rate period does not exist in a semi-circular impinging stream dryer. Appropriate semi-circular stage number and curvature radius, flow-rate ratio, air velocity, and higher inlet air temperature should be used for enhancing the drying process.

Preparation by High-gravity Technology of a Cu/N-TiO_(2) Nanophotocatalyst for Photodegradation of Phenol Wastewater

TiO_(2) is a promising photocatalyst,but its practical use is restricted by its low catalytic efficiency caused by the large particle size and uneven size distribution,which arise from the limited contact area of the liquid-liquid interface during synthesis.Impinging stream-rotating packed bed(IS-RPB)reactors,which are used for process intensification,overcome the mixing limitation of traditional stirred-tank reactors and provide a micromixing environment at the molecular scale for the two liquid phases,which can reduce the particle size and distribution range.Cu/N-TiO_(2) nanoparticles were prepared in an IS-RPB reactor by the one-step precipitation method using urea as the nitrogen source,titanyl sulfate as the titanium source,copper chloride as the copper source,and ammonium hydroxide as the precipitant.The particle size of the photocatalyst was about 11.40 nm with a narrow size distribution measured by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy showed that N replaced some O and was uniformly dispersed in the TiO_(2) lattice as interstitial and substitutional N.Cu replaced some Ti and was present as Cu^(2+).The synergistic effects of these two elements formed a new impurity energy level and reduced the band gap energy of the TiO_(2) nanoparticles.The specific surface area of the Cu/N-TiO_(2) nanoparticles was 152.97 m^(2)/g.The effects of the main factors on the degradation rate were studied,and the removal efficiency reached 100%under the optimal operating conditions after 2 h ultraviolet irradiation.The electron paramagnetic resonance measurements showed that the superoxide radical played a main role in the degradation process,whereas the photogenerated holes and hydroxyl radicals had weak effects.

Experimental Investigation on Flow and Drying Characteristics of Impinging Stream Drying

Based on the experimental investigation of one-stage semi-circular impinging stream drying, the experiments with the two-stage semi-circular, as well as the vertical and semi-circular combined impinging stream drying were conducted. The variations of system pressure drop, the mean residence time of particles with the mass flow-rate ratio and air velocity etc, were determined. The influences of inlet air temperature, mass flow-rate ratio, initial moisture content of particles and air velocity etc. on drying characteristics were also studied. The results indicate that the vertical and semi-circular combined impinging stream drying can make full use of the advantages of both the vertical and semi-circular impinging stream drying. Reasonable mass flow-rate ratio, air velocity, and higher inlet air temperature should be used for less energy consumption and cost during drying process.

Characterization of micro-mixing in a novel impinging streams reactor

This paper presents an experimental investiga-tion of a novel impinging stream reactor(ISR)with the aim of high mixing intensity.The integral mixing quality in the reactor was measured with the iodide-iodate reaction and showed excellent mixing performance.The impact of the operating parameters,such asfluxes,circulation and inter-nozzle distances,was investigated in terms of segregation index.The results showed that the increase offlux,the decrease of inter-nozzle distance and a suitable circulation can improve the micro-mixing efficiency.Based on turbulence theory,it was estimated that the characteristic micro-mixing time was 0.002–0.02 s,which was much shorter than that in the stirred tank reactor.The micro-mixing time was related to the segregation index,which was in good agreement with those in the literature.

Lattice Boltzmann Study of Flow and Temperature Structures of Non-Isothermal Laminar Impinging Streams

Previous works on impinging streams mainly focused on the structures of flow field,but paid less attention to the structures of temperature field,which are very important in practical applications.In this paper,the influences of the Reynolds number(Re)and Prandtl number(Pr)on the structures of flow and temperature fields of non-isothermal laminar impinging streams are both studied numerically with the lattice Boltzmann method,and two cases with and without buoyancy effect are considered.Numerical results show that the structures are quite different in these cases.Moreover,in the case with buoyancy effect,some new deflection and periodic structures are found,and their independence on the outlet boundary condition is also verified.These findings may help to understand the flow and temperature structures of non-isothermal impinging streams further.

Residence time distribution and modeling of the liquid phase in an impinging stream reactor

Based on some experimental investigations of liquid phase residence time distribution(RTD)in an impinging stream reactor,a two-dimensional plug-flow dispersion model for predicting the liquid phase RTD in the reactor was proposed.The calculation results of the model can be in good agreement with the experimental RTD under different operating conditions.The axial liquid dispersion coefficient increases monotonously with the increasing liquid flux,but is almost independent of gas flux.As the liquid flux and the gas flux increase,the liquid dispersion coefficient of center-to-wall decreases.The axial liquid dispersion coefficient is much larger than that of center-to-wall,which indicates that the liquid RTD is dominated mainly by axial liquid dispersion in the impinging stream reactor.