EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF FLUID MOTION AND MASS TRANSFER IN A CYLINDRICAL BUBBLE COLUMN

Jiaqi Chen, Caleb S. Brooks

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Abstract

Flow visualization, particle image velocimetry (PIV) and dissolved oxygen measurement experiments are carried out in a small-scale cylindrical air-water bubble column at different superficial gas velocity. Void fraction profile, total gas holdup, liquid phase velocity fields and volumetric mass transfer coefficient are obtained. Details of each experiment is given, and the result of which is briefly analyzed and compared with simulation result. A new procedure for obtaining a 2D void fraction profile from flow visualization by image processing and proper averaging is introduced, which could provide useful information for CFD model validation. By conducting three sets of experiment related to phase distribution, velocity field and mass transfer in the same apparatus, a validated CFD model for multiphase mass transfer could be established and used in future design of a gaseous fission product removal device.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationATH 2020 - International Topical Meeting on Advances in Thermal Hydraulics
PublisherAmerican Nuclear Society
Pages248-257
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9780894487774
StatePublished - 2020
Event2020 International Topical Meeting on Advances in Thermal Hydraulics, ATH 2020 - Virtual, Online
Duration: Oct 20 2020Oct 23 2020

Publication series

NameATH 2020 - International Topical Meeting on Advances in Thermal Hydraulics

Conference

Conference2020 International Topical Meeting on Advances in Thermal Hydraulics, ATH 2020
CityVirtual, Online
Period10/20/2010/23/20

Keywords

  • Bubble Column
  • Mass Transfer
  • PIV
  • Two-phase flow
  • Visualization

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering
  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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