Effect of liquid circulation in the draft-tube reactor on precipitation of calcium carbonate via carbonation

2009 ◽  
Vol 190 (3) ◽  
pp. 319-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donata Konopacka-Łyskawa ◽  
Zbigniew Cisiak ◽  
Bożenna Kawalec-Pietrenko
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Carbonate ◽  
Draft Tube ◽  
Liquid Circulation ◽  
Tube Reactor

Effect of Scale on Hydrodynamics of Internal Gas-Lift Loop Reactor-Type Anaerobic Digester Using CFD

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 179-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehul S. Vesvikar ◽  
Muthanna Al-Dahhan
Keyword(s):  
Gas Flow ◽  
Draft Tube ◽  
Liquid Velocity ◽  
Anaerobic Digester ◽  
Tube Diameter ◽  
Laboratory Scale ◽  
Dead Volume ◽  
Loop Reactor ◽  
Liquid Circulation ◽  
Gas Lift

Abstract This work evaluates the ability of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to simulate the flow and predict the hydrodynamics of internal gas-lift loop reactor (IGLR)-type anaerobic digester. In addition, it also analyzes if CFD can account for the effects of operating conditions, geometry as well as scale of the reactor. For this purpose, three-dimensional two-phase CFD simulations were performed using CFX for laboratory-scale and pilot-scale IGLR. The CFD predictions were evaluated against experimental data obtained from computer automated radioactive particle tracking (CARPT). The CFD predictions provided good qualitative but only reasonable quantitative comparison. After validation of CFD model, effect of gas flow rate, draft tube diameter, sparger geometry and reactor scale on flow pattern, liquid velocity and dead volume was investigated. Higher gas flow rates did not offer any significant advantage in increasing liquid circulation in the downcomer or decreasing the dead volume. Configuration with draft tube diameter half of tank diameter, equipped with cross sparger showed comparatively better liquid circulation than other configurations. For same superficial gas velocity, increasing the scale increases the magnitude of liquid velocity but fails to match the mixing intensity observed in laboratory scale. Different interphase forces, turbulence models and closures are also evaluated to improve the predictability of CFD models.

scholarly journals Mixing characteristics of draft tube airlift bioreactor using the electrical resistance tomography

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farouzatu Yakubu-Gumery
Keyword(s):  
Shear Rate ◽  
Xanthan Gum ◽  
Draft Tube ◽  
Mixing Time ◽  
Airlift Bioreactor ◽  
Liquid Circulation ◽  
Mixing Characteristics ◽  
Circulation Velocity ◽  
Liquid Circulation Velocity ◽  
The Cross

In this work, mixing characteristics in terms of mixing time, hydrodynamics (liquid circulation velocity and gas hold up) and shear rate were performed in the downcomer of a draft tube airlift bioreactor with different geometries (i.e., Ad/Ar between 0.38 – 2.31 and bottom clearances between 0.003-0.00 m). Newtonian (water and 34.5% coalescing sugar solution) and on Newtonian (0.2% and 0.5% xanthan gum solutions) with different viscosities were used as the liquid phase. Compressed air was used as the gas phase which was introduced through cross and circular shaped sparger configurations at superficial velocities Ugr = 0.00165-0.00807 m/s. The combined effects of geometric parameters (Ad/Ar, bottom clearances), sparger configuration, and liquid viscosity on mixing characteristics have been presented. Results showed that the increase in superficial gas velocity (Ugr) corresponds to an increase in energy generated, and thus decreases in mixing time. However, the increase in Ugr corresponds to the increase in liquid circulation velocity, gas holdup and shear rate values. Moreover, bottom clearances and draft tube diameters show effects on flow resistance frictional losses which affect results of mixing parameters investigated. The influence of sparger configurations on mixing time and liquid circulation velocity is significant due to their effect on gas distribution. Mixing time decreased to about 40% in air-water media using the cross shaped sparger. Results obtained with cross shaped sparger showed even and uniform distribution of gas, which provided better mixing as compared to the circular shaped sparger configuration. However, the sparger configuration effect on shear rate is not as significant (about 20% reduction in shear rate values using the cross shaped sparger). The effect of fluid viscosity had a significant influence on both mixing times and circulation velocity, especially in the coalescing media of sugar and xanthan gum solutions. Results from this work will help to develop a clear pattern for operation and mixing that can help improving [sic] several industrial processes, especially the ones related to emerging fields of technology such as the biotechnology industry.

Liquid circulation and critical gas velocity in slurry bubble column with short size draft tube

1999 ◽  
Vol 54 (21) ◽  
pp. 5181-5185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiromitsu Kojima ◽  
Jun Sawai ◽  
Hidetoshi Uchino ◽  
Takakazu Ichige
Keyword(s):  
Draft Tube ◽  
Bubble Column ◽  
Gas Velocity ◽  
Liquid Circulation ◽  
Slurry Bubble Column

Biodegradation of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol in a packed-bed biofilm reactor equipped with an internal net draft tube riser for aeration and liquid circulation

2009 ◽  
Vol 161 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 1140-1149 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Gómez-De Jesús ◽  
F.J. Romano-Baez ◽  
L. Leyva-Amezcua ◽  
C. Juárez-Ramírez ◽  
N. Ruiz-Ordaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Draft Tube ◽  
Packed Bed ◽  
Biofilm Reactor ◽  
Liquid Circulation

scholarly journals Mixing characteristics of draft tube airlift bioreactor using the electrical resistance tomography

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farouzatu Yakubu-Gumery
Keyword(s):  
Shear Rate ◽  
Xanthan Gum ◽  
Draft Tube ◽  
Mixing Time ◽  
Airlift Bioreactor ◽  
Liquid Circulation ◽  
Mixing Characteristics ◽  
Circulation Velocity ◽  
Liquid Circulation Velocity ◽  
The Cross

In this work, mixing characteristics in terms of mixing time, hydrodynamics (liquid circulation velocity and gas hold up) and shear rate were performed in the downcomer of a draft tube airlift bioreactor with different geometries (i.e., Ad/Ar between 0.38 – 2.31 and bottom clearances between 0.003-0.00 m). Newtonian (water and 34.5% coalescing sugar solution) and on Newtonian (0.2% and 0.5% xanthan gum solutions) with different viscosities were used as the liquid phase. Compressed air was used as the gas phase which was introduced through cross and circular shaped sparger configurations at superficial velocities Ugr = 0.00165-0.00807 m/s. The combined effects of geometric parameters (Ad/Ar, bottom clearances), sparger configuration, and liquid viscosity on mixing characteristics have been presented. Results showed that the increase in superficial gas velocity (Ugr) corresponds to an increase in energy generated, and thus decreases in mixing time. However, the increase in Ugr corresponds to the increase in liquid circulation velocity, gas holdup and shear rate values. Moreover, bottom clearances and draft tube diameters show effects on flow resistance frictional losses which affect results of mixing parameters investigated. The influence of sparger configurations on mixing time and liquid circulation velocity is significant due to their effect on gas distribution. Mixing time decreased to about 40% in air-water media using the cross shaped sparger. Results obtained with cross shaped sparger showed even and uniform distribution of gas, which provided better mixing as compared to the circular shaped sparger configuration. However, the sparger configuration effect on shear rate is not as significant (about 20% reduction in shear rate values using the cross shaped sparger). The effect of fluid viscosity had a significant influence on both mixing times and circulation velocity, especially in the coalescing media of sugar and xanthan gum solutions. Results from this work will help to develop a clear pattern for operation and mixing that can help improving [sic] several industrial processes, especially the ones related to emerging fields of technology such as the biotechnology industry.

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