On the steady-state size distribution of dispersions in breakage processes

• Published in: Chemical engineering science Vol. 52; no. 8; pp. 1285 - 1299
• Main Authors: Kostoglou, M., Dovas, S., Karabelas, A.J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.04.1997; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applications of mathematics to chemical engineering. Modeling. Simulation. Optimization; Applied sciences; Breakage; Chemical engineering; Exact sciences and technology; population balances; size distribution; steady state; steady state; population balances; Breakage; size distribution; Monte Carlo method; Particle size; Rupture; Theoretical study; Immiscible fluid; Grain size distribution; Modeling; Dispersion; Population balance; Inverse problem; Breakage function; Fluid fluid; Analytical method; Numerical simulation; Mathematical model

Breakage processes are considered in the absence of agglomeration or coagulation. A new method is proposed, based on a population balance type of formulation, applicable to systems (such as dispersions) that may be characterized by a maximum stable particle size. In this method, considerable simplif...