Hydrodynamic modeling of liquid-solid flow in polyolefin slurry reactors using CFD techniques–A critical analysis

AK Thakur, R Kumar, N Banerjee, P Chaudhari… - Powder Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
This first-of-its-kind review discusses the hydrodynamics for polyolefin productions in slurry
reactors using CFD. Past reviews in this field are specifically focused on the CFD …

Dynamic phase-splitting behaviour of biphasic solvent for carbon capture in a novel annular phase separator

X Liu, X Niu, G Zhan, L Xing, Z Huang, B Yuan, Y Peng… - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Compared with biphasic solvents with blend amines, the mixture of physical solvent, amines
and water (ternary solvent) was a promising preparation strategy. Chemical CO 2 absorption …

Enhancing gravity thickener feedwell design and operation for optimal flocculation through the application of computational fluid dynamics

PD Fawell, TV Nguyen, CB Solnordal… - Mineral Processing …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
As the expectations for more consistent and higher density thickened and paste tailings in
the minerals industry increase, so do the demands on flocculation performance within …

Experimental and CFD simulation of slurry flow in the annular flow path using two-fluid model

H Movahedi, S Jamshidi - Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
The current study is allocated to experimental evaluation of the multiphase flow of fine solid
particles (FSPs) as well as comprehensive numerical study in an annular space under static …

Revealing the influence of additional structure on the flow field characteristics and flocculation performance in thickener feedwell through PIV experiments

P Wu, A Wu, Z Ruan, R Bürger, S Wang, C Chen… - Powder Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
Cemented paste backfill (CPB) is a widely used method for resource utilization of tailings.
The thickener feedwell is the key equipment for CPB to realize solid-liquid separation …

Towards a dynamic compartmental model of a lamellar settler

T Karches - Symmetry, 2023 - mdpi.com
Lamellar settlers are widely used in solid separation due to their relative high surface area
paired with a small tank volume. Settlers exposed to high load variations may change their …

Evolution laws of underflow concentration and rake torque during initial commissioning of DCT: Insight into the impact of high-level circulation and floc residence time

C Liu, H Wang, A Wu, B Xiao, J Nie, M Liu - Construction and Building …, 2025 - Elsevier
As an essential mean for efficient solid-liquid separation, deep cone thickening has become
a critical technology for treatment of mineral processing tailings. However, attention has …

Optimized multi-stage baffle design for enhanced pollutant interception in rainwater harvesting systems

Q Zhang, S Gao, Z Gao, H Zhang… - Journal of Water Process …, 2025 - Elsevier
Rainwater, as an unconventional water resource, is crucial in mitigating the water resource
crisis. Most rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems feature a simple design, which often results …

Fuzzy machine learning predictions of settling velocity based on fractal aggregate physical features in water treatment

A Bressane, CP Melo, S Sharifi, PG da Silva… - Journal of Water …, 2024 - Elsevier
The dynamics of gravitational sedimentation in water treatment are crucial for optimising
particulate matter removal. This study addresses the effect of fractal aggregate features on …

CFD Study of Effect of Particles on Flow Patterns and Separation in Settling Tank

AV Ganjare, AW Patwardhan - Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 2023 - ascelibrary.org
In the present work, the effects of particles on the flow patterns in settling tanks are studied
with a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model with various nondrag forces. The CFD …