Multi-objective optimization of liquid-liquid mixing in helical pipes using Genetic Algorithms coupled with Computational Fluid Dynamics
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2019.123570
Abstract: Abstract The identification of the best possible helical pipe geometry for optimal mixing is challenging since the two central objectives (minimizing pressure drop while maximizing mixing efficiency) cannot be reached simultaneously; they lead to concurrent… read more here.
Keywords: helical pipes; geometry; liquid; pressure drop ... See more keywords
Numerical study of liquid-liquid mixing in helical pipes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2017.06.015
Abstract: Abstract The flow characteristics and the mixing performance of two miscible liquids in helical pipes have been studied numerically by computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The scalar transport technique is employed to quantify species mixing between… read more here.
Keywords: reynolds number; study; number; mixing efficiency ... See more keywords
Generally-valid optimal Reynolds and Dean numbers for efficient liquid-liquid mixing in helical pipes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2019.03.003
Abstract: Abstract This work documents optimal flow conditions in terms of Reynolds number Re (and Dean number De) for mixing of two miscible liquids in helical pipes. Extending our previous investigations (Mansour et al., 2017, 2018),… read more here.
Keywords: number; reynolds number; opt opt; helical pipes ... See more keywords