Application of Kolmogorofff's theory to particle—liquid mass transfer in agitated vessels

Abstract

The applicability of Kolmogoroff's theory of local isotropic turbulence to problems involving particle—liquid mass transfer in turbulent flow is critically examined. With certain assumptions this theory leads to the conclusion that the hydrodynamics of mass transfer can be accounted for by a single parameter; the power input per unit mass. Evidence is presented from the literature to show that power input per unit mass is not a successful method of correlating mass transfer rates to particles suspended in agitated vessels.