Oscillatory fluid motion unlocks plug flow operation in helical tube reactors at lower Reynolds numbers (Re ≤ 10)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2018.10.054
Abstract: Abstract Flow in helical tubes exhibits plug flow characteristics above a critical flow rate due to the formation of Dean vortices. In this study, we report the novel use of oscillatory flow inside coiled tubes… read more here.
Keywords: reynolds numbers; plug flow; tube; oscillatory fluid ... See more keywords