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A stochastic mixing model for homogeneous, turbulent, tubular reactors
Author(s) -
Kattan Abraham,
Adler Robert J.
Publication year - 1967
Publication title -
aiche journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.958
H-Index - 167
eISSN - 1547-5905
pISSN - 0001-1541
DOI - 10.1002/aic.690130332
Subject(s) - coalescence (physics) , mixing (physics) , turbulence , homogeneous , mechanics , plug flow , stochastic modelling , flow (mathematics) , thermodynamics , damköhler numbers , statistical physics , materials science , chemistry , mathematics , physics , statistics , quantum mechanics , astrobiology
A stochastic mixing model is developed for turbulent flow in homogeneous plug‐flow reactors. The model is based on random coalescence and redispersion of fluid elements. Of special significance is its applicability when mixing and reaction rates are comparable, as well as when either rate dominates. The model's parameters may be determined by measuring conversion with instantaneous reactions. Experimental results reported by others are successfully simulated.