Wastewater treatment using photo-impinging streams cyclone reactor: Computational fluid dynamics and kinetics modeling

A photo impinging streams cyclone reactor has been used as a novel apparatus in photocatalytic degradation of organic compounds using titanium dioxide nanoparticles in wastewater. The operating parameters, including catalyst loading, pH, initial phenol concentration and light intensity have been optimized to increase the efficiency of the photocatalytic degradation process within this photoreactor. The results have demonstrated a higher efficiency and an increased performance capability of the present reactor in comparison with the conventional processes. In the next step, residence time distribution (RTD) of the slurry phase within the reactor was measured using the impulse tracer method. A CFD-based model for predicting the RTD was also developed which compared well with the experimental results. The RTD data was finally applied in conjunction with the phenol degradation kinetic model to predict the apparent rate coefficient for such a reaction.     

基于阶跃射流的撞击流反应器流场动态特性分析

利用实验与数值模拟方法对动态阶跃型撞击流反应器流场特性进行研究,分析不同入口速度条件下流体流动规律、湍流特性以及能量水平。结果表明,动态阶跃型入口条件下,撞击面在两喷嘴之间周期性移动,流动参数也会发生周期性变化。随着入口平均速率的增大,驻点速度逐渐增大;随着两喷嘴入口速率差的增加,撞击面移动速度加快,撞击区流体湍流强度逐渐增加;随着入口平均速率与入口速率差的增大,XOZ平面在一个周期内的平均湍动能逐渐减小。对比动态撞击流反应器与稳态撞击流反应器内流场特性,探究动态入口条件对撞击流反应器流场特性的影响。结果表明,动态阶跃撞击流反应器湍流黏度、湍流强度和湍动能等参数均明显高于稳态撞击流反应器,撞击轴线上的湍动能梯度分布大于稳态撞击流反应器。动态入口条件下撞击流反应器流体湍动更剧烈,能量水平更高,有利于增加流场内流体扰动与促进混合。     

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.     

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.     

复合床反应器中液体停留时间分布模拟研究

在对置式复合床液停留时间分布的实验研究基础上,对2喷嘴对置式复合床液体停留时间分布的三维模型进行了研究。使用压力喷嘴模型,水-氮气系统,用Fluent模拟了气量、液体流量对液体停留时间分布的影响,与实验值进行了比较。结果表明,尽管实验值与模拟值的平均停留时间tm之间存在一定差别,但在整个停留时间分布上,二者吻合较好。通过对模拟结果分析,发现喷嘴撞击区有较强混合,但在撞击区之后较长的空间,气体保持平推流,与实验结果一致。     

Modeling of the Residence Time Distribution and Application of the Continuous Two Impinging Streams Reactor in Liquid‐Liquid Reactions

The two‐phase monosulfonation of toluene, as an example of liquid‐liquid reactions, has been conducted in a continuous two impinging stream reactor (TISR). The extent of reaction under different operating conditions has been determined. A comparison has been made between the performance capability of the TISR and that of continuous stirred tank reactors (CSTR). Under identical conditions, including mean residence time, temperature, feed compositions and phase ratio, the impinging stream reactor has shown a higher efficiency. Finally, a stochastic model, based on Markov chain processes has been developed for the TISR, which describes the flow pattern and the residence time distribution (RTD) within the reaction system. The RTD model, combined with the kinetic expression, has been applied to calculate the conversion of toluene in the reactor. The predicted values for toluene conversion have been compared with those determined experimentally.     

Stochastic Modeling of the Particle Residence Time Distribution in an Opposed Multi‐Burner Gasifier

The gasification technology of impinging streams has been extensively applied to chemical production and power generation. Particle residence time distribution (RTD) is an important parameter required for modeling, designing and optimization of an impinging stream gasifier. A stochastic mathematical model based on the Markov chains model is developed for the opposed multi‐burner gasifier (OMBG), which closely describes the behavior of the flow pattern and particle RTD in the gasification system. The model simulates the motion of single particle moving in the gasifier using the Markov chains. The predicted results give a reasonable fit to the experimental data. This shows that the flow process of particles in the gasifier has recirculation eddies, which have a downward flow direction near the downflow core and an upward flow direction near the wall, but no short‐circuit. Finally, the effect of particle flux rate on the RTD is predicted, and the contrast between gas and particles RTDs at a laboratory scale and in an industrial gasifier are presented.     

撞击流反应器流场数值模拟及其混合性能优化

利用数值模拟方法分析多喷嘴对称撞击流反应器内部流场以优化反应器结构。研究不同喷嘴数和进料条件对撞击流反应器内速度场、湍流特性及混合效果的影响。结果表明,不同喷嘴数撞击流反应器内流速分布为双峰型,等流速工况下速度梯度随喷嘴数增加而减小,高剪切力分布范围随喷嘴数增加先增大后减小。通过分析湍流尺度分布发现小尺度涡旋主要集中在撞击区,而大尺度涡旋主要集中在发展区,且四喷嘴撞击流反应器平均剪切应力及涡旋尺寸梯度最大,四喷嘴结构更有利于增强流体湍动强度并强化混合。撞击流反应器内平均湍动能随喷嘴数增加先增大后减小,其中四喷嘴撞击流反应器内平均湍动能最大。当撞击流反应器为四喷嘴结构时,其混合效果最好,完全混合时间最短为22 s。在本研究工况内四喷嘴结构为撞击流反应器混合的最优结构。     

An impinging–Streams reactor with two pairs of tangential air feeds

The original two–impinging steams devices have proved useful for processes in gas–solid Systems. A modified form of the original two–impinging–streams reactor, with two additional air streams, was explored. All four air streams are fed tangentially to the reactor. The Performance characteristics included the determination of the pressure drop on the reactor, limits of the gas and solid particle mass flow rate, the mean residence time of the particles, and the drying heat transfer, as a function of air flow rates of the secondary and major air streams. The behaviour of the particles and their residence time distribution was investigated by applying a stochastic Markov chain model. It was found that the secondary air stream increases the pressure drop on the reactor and the mean residence time of the particles along with their recycling in the reactor. On the other hand, the secondary air stream decreases the critical mass flow rate of the particles, delays their exit from the reactor and reduces the heat transfer coefficient in drying wet particles.     

撞击流气化炉内颗粒停留时间分布的随机模拟

根据多喷嘴对置式气化炉流场测试,将气化炉划分为若干区域,运用时间离散、状态离散的马尔可夫链随机模型,模拟了气化炉内颗粒相的停留时间分布(RTD)。当颗粒在撞击区和射流区间的回流比为0.5,向下撞击流股区和管流区为平推流模型,其他区域按全混流模型处理时,模拟值与实验值吻合较好。随着进料流量的增大,平均停留时间减小,量纲1方差减小;随着回流比的增加,平均停留时间增大;气固两相平均停留时间接近,但RTD存在一定差异。     

撞击流混合器微观混合性能的研究

撞击流混合器是一种新型的微观混合器,今研究了T型直流对撞(IS)、锥形对撞(CIS)、直流旋撞(VS)和二次旋流旋撞(TVS)四种结构的撞击流混合器的微观混合性能。然后以Villermauxu/Dushman快速平行竞争反应测定混合器的离集指数Xs,并考察了流体流速、流体流速比和混合器结构对离集指数的影响。混合器混合效果用离集指数来衡量,离集指数越小混合效果越好。结果表明:其余工艺条件相同的情况下,流体流速越大,离集指数Xs愈小;两股流体流速比越小,离集指数Xs愈小;喷嘴进口管道直径越小,离集指数Xs愈小。锥形的比直线形的、旋流比直接撞击流混合效果要好,而且旋流使物料在混合器中的停留时间延长;根据实验数据模拟计算,T形撞击流微混合器的微观混合时间在1 ms数量级;用Fluent 6.2.1商业软件模拟计算了混合器内的流场分布情况,发现模拟计算结果和实验结果基本吻合。     

三股对撞式撞击流反应器的流动特性

采用高速数码相机对喷嘴直径1 mm的开放式三股对撞式撞击流反应器内的流场特性进行研究,考察了入口雷诺数Reinj、对置两管喷嘴间距d1、垂直管喷嘴到对置两管的垂直距离d2对流场特性的影响. 结果表明,在物料流量比为2时,Reinj对流体结构的影响较显著. 随Reinj增加,流体结构由链状向类似伞状变化,最终破碎成液滴,无规则向四周分散,雾化程度显著增加,撞击面边缘剧烈扰动,提供了较好的混合效果. 较小的d1使撞击区域接近对置两管喷嘴处,可能导致喷嘴堵塞而影响混合效果. 增大d2及Reinj=1699时,重力影响使流体结构由链状轻微向面积较小的伞状结构变化. 采用碘化物-碘酸盐平行竞争反应体系,物料流量比为8时,与传统撞击流反应器相比,三股对撞式撞击流反应器的离集指数约为其1/2,显示出优越的微观混合性能.     

自热转化炉停留时间分布

以氢气作为示踪剂,运用脉冲法测定自热转化炉内停留时间的分布。实验结果表明:随着催化剂床层的增高,停留时间分布密度函数变窄,平均停留时间和量纲一方差均减小;当进口气量增大时,平均停留时间减小,量纲一方差增大。应用N个全混流反应器(CSTR)、轴向混合模型和平推流模型串联建立自热转化炉停留时间分布模型,由Laplace变换法和阻尼最小二乘法对模型参数进行估算,模型估计停留时间曲线与实验测量曲线吻合良好。     

撞击流气液反应器湿法脱硫的试验研究

以空气和SO2混合气体作为模拟烟气,以Ca(OH)2悬浮液作为吸收剂,在一个新型撞击流气液反应器中进行了湿法脱硫试验研究。反应器采用水平两流撞击流,喷嘴系获得专利的旋涡压力喷嘴。研究了液气流量比Vl/Vg、钙硫摩尔比rCa/rS、进口SO2浓度cS等主要参数对脱硫率的影响规律。在液气流量比Vl/Vg=0.84×10-3,撞击速度u=7m/s,进口SO2浓度cS=2 400 mg/m3条件下,脱硫效率达到了94%。     

管式振荡流反应器的流动模式研究 (II)高振荡强度下的流动模型和模拟

根据高振荡强度下的粒子成像流场可视化实验结果,在分析振荡流场中漩涡结构特征的基础上,提出用带有二次流区的全混腔室和室间返混的多釜串联模型来表征高振荡强度下的管式振荡流反应器流动特性。根据停留时间分布实验结果,运用小生境遗传算法优化求解模型参数与振荡参数之间的定量关系。模拟计算表明,优化后的模型给出的停留时间分布曲线与实验结果吻合良好。     

Residence time distribution of a pharmaceutical grade polymer melt in a single screw extrusion process

The residence time distribution (RTD) of a flowing polymer through a single screw extruder was studied. This extruder allows injecting supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO₂) used as physical foaming agent. The tested material is Eudragit E100, a pharmaceutical polymer. RTD was measured at various operating conditions and a model describing RTD has been developed. High screw speed or high temperature implies short residence time, but these parameters do not have the same effect on polymer flow. In the flow rate range studied, scCO₂ has no significant influence. A mathematical model consisting of a plug flow reactor in series with a continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) cross-flowing with a dead volume fitted well the experimental data.     

TA加氢精制反应器流动状况实验研究

建立反应器冷模实验装置,研究TA加氢精制反应器的流动状况。采用与工业反应器类似的结构,反应器直径为250mm,高度为1000mm。通过脉冲法测定冷模反应器的平均停留时间分布,冷模反应器的流型与进料流量有关,进料流量越大,反应器的流型越接近平推流。计算表明,正常负荷的工业TA加氢精制反应器的流型是平推流。通过测定反应器床层压降,得到修正摩擦系数与Re_m的关联式,并据此计算出工业TA加氢精制反应器的床层压降约为18．51kPa。     

Application of an Air‐Operated Impinging Streams Contactor in Liquid‐Liquid Extraction

An experimental study was conducted on the liquid‐liquid extraction of isobutyric acid by means of cumene from its aqueous solutions in an air‐operated impinging streams contactor (AOISC) with spray nozzles. Aqueous and organic streams may or may not contact one another inside the spray nozzles depending on the modes of operation. The overall volumetric mass transfer coefficient, K_La, determined enabled us to evaluate the performance capability of the contactor. The effects of air and solution flow rates, contactor length and diameter, impingement zone as well as modes of operation have been investigated. These experimental results verify the capability of the method of impinging streams in liquid‐liquid extraction.     

CFD study on the flow distribution of an annular multi-hole nozzle

Annular multi-hole nozzles are commonly used to disperse one or more types of material in chemical processing, agricultural irrigation, firefighting, and so on. In this study, the LES (large eddy simulation) method combined with the VOF (volume of fluid) model was employed to investigate the impacts of inlet volume flow rate, hole diameter, and distance downstream of nozzle on the flow distribution of the nozzle. To quantify the uniformity of the flow distribution, the non-uniformity parameter, wetted area, and uniformity index were introduced. The sprays ejected from the nozzle are separated into two modes in accordance with their structure, namely partially impinging sprays (PIS) and fully impinging sprays (FIS). Compared with the three other types of nozzles investigated in this study, the nozzles with a 400 μm hole diameter can achieve the most uniform flow distribution of the nozzle outlet. In addition, the nozzle with larger holes and a higher inlet volume flow rate can easily achieve a large wetted area. However, the nozzle with smaller holes and a relatively low inlet volume flow rate is more inclined to achieve a uniform flow distribution. The larger the inlet volume flow rate, the larger the holes that should be adopted to achieve a relatively uniform flow distribution.     

撞击流反应器用于甲醇合成反应

撞击流反应器用于气液固三相甲醇合成反应可以充分发挥其优良的传热、传质性能。在撞击流反应器内,催化剂浆料经喷嘴雾化后成微米尺度的液滴,气液相间接触面积远大于其他三相合成反应器。考察了温度、压力、气体流量、浆料循环量以及喷嘴个数对甲醇合成反应的影响,结果表明,当压力从3.8 MPa上升到5 MPa时,反应器的时空产率增长了近1倍,气体流量达22.4 L·min^-1后时空产率几乎不再变化,增加浆料循环量以及在同一循环量下采用多喷嘴对置都可以增加催化剂时空产率。同时,与固定床、搅拌釜和浆态鼓泡床甲醇合成进行了对比,结果表明,在低空速下撞击流反应器与其他反应器时空产率相当,而在高空速下要优于其他反应器。