CFD-based multiscale modelling of bubble-particle collision efficiency in a turbulent flotation cell

In this paper, bubble-particle collision efficiency in a turbulent flow is investigated from a multiscale modelling viewpoint. An integrated CFD-based scheme for the prediction of turbulent bubble-particle collision efficiency is developed. As part of this scheme, the effect of turbulence and the bubble wall effect on bubble-particle collision efficiency are systematically studied using a 3D low turbulent Reynolds number shear-stress-transport turbulence model. Example simulations and comparisons are carried out to illustrate the methodology. The method can also be applied to non-Newtonian slurries.