Compiled visualization with IPI method for analysing of liquid liquid mixing process

Vaclav Kopecky,Darina Jasikova,Michal Kotek,Radek Sulc,Bohus Kysela,P Dančová

doi:10.1051/epjconf/201818002039

Abstract

The article deals with the research of mixing process using visualization techniques and IPI method. Characteristics of the size distribution and the evolution of two liquid-liquid phase's disintegration were studied. A methodology has been proposed for visualization and image analysis of data acquired during the initial phase of the mixing process. IPI method was used for subsequent detailed study of the disintegrated droplets. The article describes advantages of usage of appropriate method, presents the limits of each method, and compares them.

Highlights

Mixing is a very important operation in chemical industry and process engineering. It represents more than sixty percent of all industrial processes
Large agitated tanks with impellers are used in food industry, pharmacy, and in mining industry, waste water treatment etc
The drop breakage, coalescence rates and final droplet size distribution depends on geometry of vessel and impeller, agitation rate and physical properties of mixed phases

Summary

Introduction

Mixing is a very important operation in chemical industry and process engineering. It represents more than sixty percent of all industrial processes. The drop breakage, coalescence rates and final droplet size distribution depends on geometry of vessel and impeller, agitation rate and physical properties of mixed phases. The disadvantage is limitation in the measurable range of droplet sizes.

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