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Modeling of Mixing and Reaction in Turbulent Multi‐Phase Flows with Distribution Functions
Author(s) -
Polifke W.,
Brandt M.,
Gharaibah E.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
chemical engineering and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.403
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1521-4125
pISSN - 0930-7516
DOI - 10.1002/ceat.200500062
Subject(s) - mixing (physics) , turbulence , representation (politics) , statistical physics , multiphase flow , mechanics , computer science , chemical reaction engineering , distribution (mathematics) , mathematical optimization , mathematics , physics , chemistry , mathematical analysis , biochemistry , quantum mechanics , politics , political science , law , catalysis
Numerical simulation of turbulent reacting or multiphase flows is gaining popularity as a tool for the analysis and optimization of many complex applications in process engineering. To make possible the accurate modeling of relevant reaction and transport processes, the respective distribution functions of mixture fraction or particle size must be considered in an adequate manner. In the present paper, novel approaches to make possible a more detailed yet efficient representation of distribution functions in turbulent, reacting multiphase flows are introduced. The application of the methods to the example of a system with mixing and reaction among three species is discussed.