Towards Understanding the Dynamics of Liquid Mixing in the Airlift External Loop Bubble Column Reactor
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Abstract
Abstract Bubble Column Reactors (BCRs) are versatile systems widely utilized in applications requiring efficient heat and mass transfer between liquid and gas phases. These applications include chemical processing, algae cultivation, and CO2 capture. Among the various designs, external loop airlift systems are found effective in enhancing mixing within the reactor while offering energy-efficient flow circulation. Understanding the detailed flow dynamics within the reactor is essential for optimizing mixing and, consequently, heat and mass transfer processes. In this study, the fluid dynamics and liquid mixing behavior within the reactor column were investigated experimentally. Key parameters such as local velocity, turbulence intensity, and vorticity were analyzed using Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV). Experiments were conducted across a range of total water flow rates (10-17 LPM), with a water static head of 110.49 cm (43.5 inches) and a reactor diameter of 15.24 cm (6 inches). Image post-processing techniques enabled the extraction of critical fluid dynamics parameters, including velocity profiles, turbulence distributions, and the spatial structure of vortices. The analysis demonstrates how these fluid dynamics characteristics influence mixing efficiency and consequently heat and mass transfer performance in the reactor. For a 15.24 cm (6-inch) diameter reactor column with a 2.54 cm (1-inch) diameter external loop, optimal mixing performance was achieved at a water flow rate of 14 LPM. The results contribute to a preliminary understanding of the intricate liquid mixing in BCRs and their role in optimizing the performance of the reactors driven by external loop airlift systems.
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